Store into specific files those emails which are IMPORTANT but NON-URGENT that means all messages containing some valuable information you can take advantage of but not necessarily at this moment. You’ll have to schedule a time for reading those files later otherwise are going to accumulate until being unmanageable.

Make a wise use of tools such as Evernote to classify these emails and use strategically for later.

This step should take away another 20-30 % of your inbox.



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PLowrey Premium
Tom makes a lot of sense be well worth to look at
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TommyPotter Premium
Thanks Peter!
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bjdluna Premium Plus
I really need to do this so much! my email is such a mess I have to use the search to be sure I don't miss things--it's an organization thing. I seem to be lacking the organization gene.
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TommyPotter Premium
:D It's just a matter of letting go some things don't you think?
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AlexEvans Premium Plus
Tommy, some great tips to get control of your inbox, thank you.
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TommyPotter Premium
You're welcome Alexander
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PaulBoudreau Premium
Great idea Tommy ... spring cleaning BEFORE spring ...
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TommyPotter Premium
Exactly Paul! ;)
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ConeyM Premium
Valuable info to lessen the everyday task. Thank you!
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TommyPotter Premium
Thank you for reading it!
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