Inbox Processing

Process email without turning Outlook into a hidden task list.

Open the email.

Decide whether it requires action.

If no action is needed, archive it.

Do not leave it sitting in the inbox.

If it takes less than 2 minutes, do it now.

Then archive the email.

If it takes more than 2 minutes, create a task in Todoist.

Use a clear action title.

Archive the email after processing.

Outlook should not hold open loops.

Never do this

Never leave emails unread as a task reminder.

Never use folders as a hidden todo list.

Never keep processed mail in the inbox.

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