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How to use an inbox

How to use an inbox

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How to use an inbox

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- The physical inbox is a place where everything that is unprocessed in your day should go. Papers, cords, your hat, whatever it is. If it's out of place or unprocessed, it belongs in the inbox. In my course Time Management Fundamentals I explain the concept of processing. Unprocessed simply means unresolved. You don't know one of these three things. What you're going to do with it, when you're going to do it, or where it belongs. Any physical item with one or more of those questions unanswered should be in your inbox. Also, let your coworkers know where your inbox is. Sometimes people get confused about where to leave paperwork and other physical items for you so they put it on your desk, in your chair or other random locations. This habit creates more gathering points for you to deal with. Instead, let them know that the inbox is in place and that's where anything they have for you should go. Then, at least once per…

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