Process the inbox to zero decisions

Rachel's inbox has 64 unread emails, and every scan creates more half-open commitments. GTD inbox processing: decide what it is, then move it to the right place The common trap is opening messages to feel current but leaving each item in the inbox after partially thinking about it. Collect one input Open the first message and treat it as the only item being processed. Single-item processing reduces the temptation to scan and react to the loudest message. Ask actionable Decide whether the email requires action. If no, choose trash, reference, or someday. This removes non-action material from the task environment…

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