The simple 3-strike rule for a stress-free inbox

Is your inbox full of newsletters you don’t read? Do you open your inbox with one eye closed? Is your unread email count greater than the amount of money you have in the bank?

If so, you will probably benefit from my simple 3-strike rule to keep your inbox stress-free and supportive.

For each newsletter you subscribe to, ask yourself the following question:

In the last 3 emails, have I received anything of value?

If the answer is no, you guessed it, unsubscribe!

If you’ve never done this before, it might take a little bit of time to get through your inbox so feel free to do this over a few days.

Once you’ve cleared your inbox, you can now employ the 3-strike rule on any new newsletters you may subscribe to. And for full transparency, sometimes I might go to 5 emails if I’m feeling particularly generous. Or, if I’m not feeling the vibe in the first email, I’ll unsubscribe straight away.

This might sound ruthless, but this is your energy, attention and sanity on the line and it should be protected.

Now, for an even more mindful approach, ask yourself before subscribing to a newsletter:

• Does this align with my current goals or interests?

• Is this something I really want or need in my inbox?

If the answer is no, then don’t subscribe.

Not only does this protect your energy and attention, but it protects you from having your email compromised or sold on to third-party companies.