While many people leave their smartphones silent these days, since it’s kind of rude to have them constantly ring when you get a new notification, when you’re trying to get work done, it’s hard not to check out what’s happening whenever your phone vibrates or starts flashing. Most of the time, these notifications can be ignored, but it’s next to impossible to do so consistently. Here’s a technique that has worked well for me in the last couple of weeks.
Posts Tagged 'Inbox Zero'
Go On The Notification Diet, Inbox Zero-Style!
Published August 27, 2012 blogs , technology Leave a CommentTags: airplane mode, android, Apartment Therapy, blogs, GTD, Inbox Zero, iPhone, notification, productivity, Push, smartphone, technology, unplggd
Stop Your Smartphone from Becoming an Electronic Leash
Published April 14, 2012 blogs , technology Leave a CommentTags: Apartment Therapy, being online, blogs, electronic leash, fun, health, Inbox Zero, smartphones, technology, unplggd, Work
Smartphones are inarguably handy tools of convenience, if not necessity for some, but they can quickly become an electronic leash. Especially true if you do a lot of work via smartphones, where the constant checking if incoming messages can equal mounting tasks, even when they are not slated for a shift. Workaholics beware, because it’s easy to start working when you are going out with friends!
The Pros and Cons of the Inbox Zero Life
Published June 23, 2011 blogs , technology 1 CommentTags: Apartment Therapy, blogs, cons, Email, GTD, Inbox Zero, news, productivity, pros, technology, unplggd
If you are one of the people that is trying to get to Inbox Zero or that has attained Inbox Zero, you’ve probably realized that just like any system, Inbox Zero isn’t perfect. Inbox Zero will change the way that you interact with email, and that can be both good and bad, depending on your unique situation. This can be even more problematic when you are freelancing or working from home. Work emails tend to get jumbled up with personal emails. In order to stay on top of everything, you’ll end up making sacrifices.
Inbox Zero: The Perfect Anti-Procastination Tool
Published April 7, 2011 blogs , technology Leave a CommentTags: Apartment Therapy, blogs, Email, GTD, Inbox Zero, productivity, technology, unplggd
No matter who you are or what you do, at some point in time everyone procrastinates. There’s a logic to this, but ultimately we’ve found that procrastination stops us from getting stuff done. Which is why we really like Inbox Zero. It forces us to address everything immediately, solving a lot of issues that would have been put aside beforehand.
Emails & Mornings: Should You or Shouldn’t You?
Published January 21, 2011 blogs , technology Leave a CommentTags: Apartment Therapy, blogs, Email, GTD, Inbox Zero, morning, productivity, routine, technology, time wasted, unplggd
In the past, because I fervently believe in Inbox Zero, I skipped on checking my inbox in the morning. I just didn’t have the time. In the last few months, I’ve modified my morning routine to allow enough time to check emails. The question is: should you check your email in the morning?
Inbox Infinity: When Inbox Zero Isn’t Possible
Published November 11, 2010 blogs , technology Leave a CommentTags: Apartment Therapy, blogs, Gmail, GTD, Inbox Infinity, Inbox Zero, managing, Priority Inbox, technology, unplggd
Depending on how much email you get everyday, it’s quite possible that attaining Inbox Zero and maintaining it isn’t feasible for you. It all comes down on how you use your email and what you can do to reduce the clutter and the noise so that you can get the job done.
The Optimized Email Workflow For Inbox Zero
Published September 23, 2010 blogs , technology Leave a CommentTags: Apartment Therapy, blogs, Email, Gmail, Inbox Zero, technology, unplggd, workflow
When you’re using Inbox Zero or trying to get there using Gmail’s Priority Inbox, you’ll need to tweak the way that you check your inbox in order for it to work well. All in all, you’re just ensuring that you don’t obsess about your email too much.
Inbox Zero With Mobile Devices: Hell or Heaven?
Published September 17, 2010 blogs , technology 2 CommentsTags: Apartment Therapy, blogs, Email, getting things done, Gmail, Google, GTD, Inbox Zero, Priority Inbox, technology, unplggd
I’m a fervent believer in Merlin Mann’s Inbox Zero, which means that every time that you open your email, you answer and address all of the emails. This clears out your inbox and uses it as a task list. But how do mobile devices fit into this setup? Can your rock Inbox Zero with your iPad and iPhone? Read on to find out more.
Gmail Hack: Creating Virtual Folders A Step-By-Step Guide
Published August 25, 2010 blogs , technology Leave a CommentTags: Apartment Therapy, blogs, Gmail, hack, Inbox Zero, technology, virtual folders
A hard thing to understand for people who have never used virtual folders is what exactly are they? How can folders be virtual? While we mentioned in passing how to create virtual folders in Gmail, we didn’t really explain in detail how to do so. In this post, we’ll take it step by step so anyone can become an inbox ninja!
Tips On Dealing Effectively With Email Using Gmail
Published August 24, 2010 blogs , technology Leave a CommentTags: Apartment Therapy, blogs, Email, Gmail, Google, Inbox Zero, Merlin Mann, technology, unplggd
There was a time when I actually looked forward to receiving email. This was back when I started university and logging onto the Unix servers was pretty cool. We compulsively checked our email. Years later, I still enjoyed having a mail icon in my task bar to indicate that I had received new mail. But what if you receive way too much email? How do you deal with it effectively?
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