Inbox management, like so many other things, is a necessary evil in our daily lives. That’s why it’s best to manage it using a strict system. And like so many other things, finding the right system is time-consuming and adds another layer of stress to an already tedious task. Here’s a system that’s simple, doesn’t take much time to use, and can actually help you get through your unread emails without overwhelming you. It’s called “yesterbox.”
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The technique—and the funny name—both come from the late Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh, who described yesterbox as a way to “alleviate email guilt.” The concept is simple: Today, you only deal with yesterday’s emails.
Hsieh explained that “inbox zero” is not only an elusive goal, but a nearly impossible one; once you start answering emails, the responses start coming. Email, by its very nature, is a form of correspondence, meaning you send and receive — and to be effective, it needs to be continuous.
The thing is, you don’t know how many emails you’re going to receive today. The only real, finite number you can count on is the number of emails you received yesterday, so that’s what you need to focus on if you want to avoid getting caught up in the back-and-forth of direct communication.
