Link: Inbox Zero
Still looking to get less for more, but not quite sure how?
43 Folders has a great series on how to process and clear your cluttered and mangled email inbox down to zero.
Having an empty inbox is an important principle of Getting Things Done, one which I’ve adopted and has worked wonders for my productivity and peace of mind.
Read Inbox Zero to get less so you can have more.
I agree that a key to self management is self esteem. I would offer that true life inspiration happens when you find something you love to do and make it a part of your everyday experience. Here’s an exercise:
1. Write down 10 things you love to do or that bring you the most joy. I call this the “You List”
2. Then record how many times a day you do one of the things on your list
3. Give each day of the week a rating from 1-10
4. Your best day usually comes out to be the day you do the most things on your “You List”
I can easily relate to the first part of the story, in the past I was one of those people pretending you have done something and then be very uncomfortable when someone asks more detailed questions.
It is not a good feeling and being upfront from the beginning really saves you the embarassment later.