I will soon start a new job where I expect to receive significantly more emails than I do currently. So far, I haven’t had a system in place, except for marking emails as unread until I respond and occasionally using flags.

I would like to change that practice, now that I have a clean slate. But how do I start managing my inbox?

I use Mac Mail and would like to continue using it. I know how to set up rules and create smart mailboxes etc., but I can’t really see the potential.

Thank you!

  • @olig89
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    61 year ago

    The first thing I do when I start at a new place is create a mark “X accepted your meeting invite” mails as read & auto-archive.

    Immediately cuts out so much noise, and you will still get any Tentative/Declined in your inbox. Always the first thing because at the beginning you are likely setting up lots of meetings with new people.

    • @mikkLOP
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      11 year ago

      Great idea! I am setting that rule up asap.