The initial meaning behind “inbox zero” is because of the brainpower or mental capacity you use towards your e-mail is very minimal. It could mean you have zero e-mails in your inbox, but overall it means you spend less time in your inbox.

Inbox zero was first made popular by Merlin Mann in 2007 during a Google Tech Talk.

Quick Tips:

There is no exact science to this but these general rules should help you get well on your way to Inbox Zero.

• Turn your e-mail notifications off
• Create specific folders to quickly organize what is important, urgent or can be delegated
• Set up time blocks every day for your focused e-mail time

Watch the Video

The video will cover:

• Ending the “mass CC’ing” in your corporate e-mails.
• Making sure your e-mail time is intentional.

How does an Executive Assistant (EA) help?

• 2-3 15 minute checks per day
  • That can go up or down based on your volume
• Calendar + e-mail management
  • Don’t let appointments and important messages fall through the cracks
• All folders except urgent + regular
  • Helping you stay focused on the most important e-mails

What are you looking to implement?
Do you have any further questions?

Comment below, we would love to hear from you.

Derek Burbidge
Manager of Sales & Marketing

Book Recommendations on Inbox Zero:
Inbox Zero: How to Stop Checking Email and Start Finishing It by Ian Charnas
21 Days to Inbox Zero: Control E-Mail by Marshall Hughes
Daily Inbox Zero: 9 Proven Steps to Eliminate Email Overload by S.J. Scott
The Email Warrior: How to Clear Your Inbox and Keep it That Way by Ann Gomez