Fall 2009
Welcome back to your Inbox! School is back in session and the seasons are slowly changing. There is still so much left unattended at my house because of the relaxed summer schedule, and I assume I’ll be getting to it all in the next few weeks, one task at a time. My inbox is one part of my life that is organized and clutter free. The condition of the inbox is a good reflection of the status of a lot of people’s lives.
I have received questions in the past regarding how to keep up with excessive emails, especially from those working a full time job. My inbox gets a good cleaning out nearly every day.
Create subfiles for yourself as they pertain to your job and your activities. Give them simple go-to names to avoid cross filing. Before I read anything I click and drag items to the proper subfiles. If you want to remember to get back to something promptly, leave it unopened so it remains highlighted for a quick find later.
I have created files for my business, various obligations and activities, as well as for my children and their needs. Email and texting has become the communication mode of choice and you don’t want to miss important information nor do you want to delete anything that you might need to reference later.
Cleaning out and organizing your Inbox also correlates to other aspects of your life that might have been pushed aside this summer. Take stock in what has been neglected and tackle this chore in the same manner. Subgroupings and chunking will make whatever task you face seem less daunting and more easily accomplished.
If you have any interesting techniques that you employ to get yourself organized and on track write and let me know. I’d love to use your tip in my next newsletter. The best submission can win an Equilibrium Design tee shirt!
Enjoy the changing colors of the season!
Creatively yours, |
