20. Ask Alexandria: How to Stay Positive in Uncertain Times & Get to Inbox Zero When You Have 1,446 Emails

How to Tame Your (1000s of) Emails

Simplify your folder structure

You only need four top-level folders:

• Action
• Waiting For
• Access Often
• Access Seldom

Your inbox is not a to-do list

You’ll need somewhere else to manage your tasks. I’d recommend an app like ClickUp or Asana. They are both great for keeping track of your tasks (and you can manage projects and teams, too).

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How to Stay Positive in Uncertain Times

Focus on what you can control

When it comes to the pandemic, what can you control? You can do your best to stay safe and not spread the virus.

1. Wash your hands.
2. Wear a mask.
3. Keep up the social distancing.
4. Don’t meet with people outside of your bubble.
5. Don’t put yourself (or others) at risk.

There’s not really anything else you can do about the pandemic.
Unless you’ve developed a vaccine—in which case, thank you! Or you’re a frontline worker. Also, thank you!

Focus on positive things you can do

What’s a daily habit or ritual that brings you joy?
Is there a book you’ve been wanting to read? Or a TV show you’re desperate to watch? Well, take the time to read it or stream it.

Want to come out of the pandemic in the best shape of your life? Well, it’s not too late. Now’s your chance. Make this your year to get fit! Join Alexandria in doing the Couch to 5k.