A clear mind starts with a clear inbox

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Inbox zero, that's what we will be talking about today. There's nothing worse than getting behind your laptop and seeing an inbox that's unmaintainable.
The best habit I've ever started is inbox zero.
It not only makes your life easier, but actually gives you more peace and a clearer mind!
Today I'll guide you through this, and we are using this flowchart I made for you!

When starting to commit to inbox zero, don't overdo yourself. When I began my inbox zero, I know I had thousands of emails, and I just moved ALL emails to "archive".
That was a relieve, and we can always search if we need one.
So let's start with that today
Move all your mails to archive
The policy for inbox zero is different for everyone. This is my one:
With these simple steps, you'll always have a zero inbox and a clear mind.
Even when I come back from a holiday, I only need an hour max to go through my mailbox and perhaps make some tasks I can assign overtime.
If your the person like me that's subscribed to many newsletters, evaluate every time you open one:
If the answer is No -> Unsubscribe
One important thing is not to stress about having a zero inbox all the time. It's about balance and enjoying life. If you want to keep your focus, close your mail application and focus on other things. There's always tomorrow to get to zero again.
What is your best tip for inbox zero?
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