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Why Your Inbox Feels Like a Mess

Your email inbox is the modern junk drawer — messages pile up, unread counts skyrocket, and important stuff gets buried under store ads and shipping updates.

The good news: you can take control of it in under an hour.

⚙️ Step 1: Unsubscribe Ruthlessly

Open your inbox and scroll through the past week. Anything you don’t actually read? Unsubscribe.

If you’re hesitant, use Unroll.me or Clean Email to batch-manage subscriptions.

Your future self will thank you for fewer distractions.

🗂 Step 2: Archive, Don’t Delete

Deleting everything can be stressful — so don’t. Instead, archive old messages so they’re searchable but not in your face.

• Gmail: select all → click “Archive”
• Outlook: right-click → “Archive”This instantly cuts visual clutter and helps you start fresh without losing data.

🧠 Step 3: Create Smart Folders or Filters

Make your inbox work for you.

Set up rules like:

• “If it’s from Amazon → move to Receipts folder”
• “If it includes ‘unsubscribe’ → label as Promotions”
• “If it’s from clients → mark as Important”These automations take minutes to set and save hours over time.

⏰ Step 4: Check Email with Intention

Instead of constantly checking throughout the day, pick two times — morning and late afternoon — to process mail.

This simple shift improves focus and cuts stress more than any tech tool ever will.

💬 Final Thought

A clean inbox isn’t about deleting your history — it’s about reclaiming your attention.

Start small, stick with it, and you’ll feel the digital weight lift almost instantly.

📅 Tomorrow: organizing your files and folders like a pro.

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Digital Declutter Week: Organize Your Inbox and Regain Control