As we all know our inboxes have turned into modern day filing systems and just like in the old days they can get chaotic and out of hand in no time. Attempts are made to control the unruly inboxes, but for the most part messages are swept into folders that act as catch alls for everything (unorganized amalgamations of incoherent mess thank goodness for advanced find!).
Think of the benefits an organized, logical filing system would mean for you: referencing to emails that youve received, find and view attachments again, decrease your scrolling time, and if you ever need someone to go in and look for something, you will be able to point them in the right folder, rather than having them rummage through all your emails.
Now that youre eager to change your unorganized inboxes, here are some tips to help you on your way.
Inbox: Your Inbox should be just that an inbox, not a permanent storage folder by any means. Even if you have a misc file off of your inbox, keep your inbox clean and tidy. If you receive emails on a subject that youre in process of dealing with and youre not ready to move them into a more permanent folder, create a 2do folder off of your...