Social Inbox Zero

Inbox Zero.  We’ve dabbled in it, read about it, tried to make it work for us, sometimes we succeeded.  The system is like any system.  It works if you are loyal to it. If you practice it consistently. If you aren’t familiar with Inbox Zero, it’s a system designed to help you tame your inbox.  The goal is to have a inbox with zero messages in it. Everything filed, saved to a list for later or otherwise archived.  The actions... Read More

The Last To Do List You’ll Ever Need

Edit: cohuman is back!!!! You think I’m joking.  I’m not. I’ve tried a great number of project management tools and/or todo lists out there.  Trying in creative ways to make them work with my inbox so I can access the information I need plus get things done and share with my clients quickly.   Most systems are trying to be everything for everyone in your business and therefore suck at being the one thing you need, especially if... Read More

4 Sanity Saving Tricks for Gmail

As someone who values being as productive as possible, I find using Gmail helps me keep up with my inbox while trying to get things done.  If you are a Gmail user yourself, there are some things that you can do to make life in your inbox a little less cluttered and stressful. Here are a few of my favorites: 1. Muted conversations Do you keep getting included on reply all threads that you don’t really need to be on?  Mute the conversation!... Read More

Gmail Wishlist

Image via WikipediaSince there is only one item on this list, it’s not much of a list. When I first looked at Gmail, the nestled conversations drove me crazy, but the more I used it the more I came to love it.  I can find information easily because I tend to remember subject lines to search for.  I’ve even integrated it into my daily routine with Things to provide easily access to emailed task I need to accomplish. I’ve learned... Read More