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Five Email Addresses You Should Know

You can capture a lot of information by email

Can you send an email to remember something forever? Get things done? Read an article later? If you use any of these services, you should know these email addresses exist.

3:30 read (700 words)

Removing Browser Tab Clutter

Surfing the web is like any other task—clean up when you’re done

Having lots of open browser tabs makes it difficult to get anything done. Figure out why you have the page open, make sure you can get back to the information when you need it, and get productive online.

4:00 read (801 words)

Linking to Mail Messages

Archive the message and find it again with a single click

Is your inbox full of emails you don’t want to lose track of? Link to the message from your digital planning system instead.

3:35 read (715 words)

Is Your Task List Weighing You Down?

Your plan for the day should bring clarity, not more confusion

It takes a focused effort to keep your task list relevant and useful. It’s a tool that should help you accomplish incredible things, not a burden to weigh you down.

2:55 read (575 words)

Why You Need a Weekly Review

Track Commitments, Make Progress, and Be More Relaxed

Weekly review and planning will help you keep your commitments, achieve your goals, and be more relaxed along the way.

7:15 read (1,448 words)

Eight Ways to Remember What to Do When

Every task needs a trigger when the time is right

The key to an effective productivity system is knowing the right thing at the right time. Here are eight techniques to know what you’re supposed to be doing.

3:25 read (680 words)

How to Create Project Support Notes in Evernote

An integrated record is just a click away

Create notes in Evernote to support your OmniFocus projects. Here’s how to set them up for a seamless experience.

3:10 read (627 words)

Complete Your Digital Planning System with Notes

Every day needs a plan, a map, and room for notes

Evernote is a great tool for personal productivity. Here’s how you can use it to complete your system.

3:25 read (689 words)

Why You Should Write Down What You Need to Do

Your head is a terrible place to keep your task list

Keeping your task list in your head is a recipe for stress, failure, and forgotten commitments. Write it down if you want to get it done.

2:40 read (539 words)