How to Conquer Your Inbox with a Weekly Review in Todoist

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of tasks staring back at you from your inbox, especially when you're trying to implement the Getting Things Done (GTD) system using Todoist. I know the feeling - it can be daunting, but trust me, completing a weekly review will not only clear your inbox but also free up mental space.

So, how do you tackle this task and ensure everything is in its right place? For starters, I recommend dedicating a day (or several hours over the course of a week) to going through your entire inbox from top to bottom. When faced with an overwhelming amount of tasks, it's natural to feel like you don't know where to start.

One area I've struggled with is logging tasks on the fly without properly sorting them with labels, projects, dates, and contexts. This has resulted in 95% of my tasks remaining unactioned, except for those quick wins that can be completed in a matter of minutes or hours. As a result, my inbox is now filled with over 100 unsorted items, making it difficult to focus on the tasks that truly need attention.

To regain control, I've been using Todoist's labels and projects to define contexts. For example, I have labels for work-related tasks such as 'accounting' and 'website,' as well as personal categories like 'cooking,' 'finance,' and 'health and wellness.' By setting up these major project categories, I've created a functional system that helps me stay organized.

If you're new to GTD or Todoist, don't worry - it takes time to build a system that works for you. The key is to be patient and persistent in implementing the principles of GTD and leveraging Todoist as your central control station.

To make the most of your weekly review, consider the following tips:

* Set aside dedicated time to focus on your inbox

* Start from the top and work your way through each task

* Use labels and projects to categorize tasks by context

* Sort and prioritize tasks using dates and deadlines

* Take action on 95% of your tasks, rather than leaving them unactioned

By following these steps, you'll be able to clear your inbox and free up mental space to focus on the things that matter most. So, take a deep breath, dive in, and get ready to conquer your inbox with confidence!

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