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stvsan;71281 said:I have a strong tendency to work out of my inbox. I think it is because I don't know how to deal with the paper after I process it. Most of the paper isn't really project related but requires more than 2 minutes. Any suggestions?
So you saying that when you process your inbox you have papers that you don't know what the appropriate action is?
Here are a few options after you set a next action in your system.
- file in project support material
- file in read/review
- file in reference
- throw it away
stvsan;71287 said:I know what I want to do with it. I just resist making a folder for something that is less than a project but more than a 2 minute task. I don't want to spend a lot of time making folders.
I agree. If there is any resistance to making folders it will definitely affect the size of your inbox. How long does it take you to make a folder? Are there any ways you can simplify that to cut down your resistance?
Action Support folder
One suggestion I heard a while back that I adopted with great success is to create an Action Support folder that is used for all those little projects that do not need a whole folder for themselves. I use plastic folders closed on all but one side to act as Inbox folder (when on the go), Action Support (for those one off items), and Read/Review.
stvsan;71290 said:I've never timed it but if I use a labeler it might take a minute? Maybe just using a pencil on a manilla folder would suffice for these type of tasks.
One suggestion I heard a while back that I adopted with great success is to create an Action Support folder that is used for all those little projects that do not need a whole folder for themselves. I use plastic folders closed on all but one side to act as Inbox folder (when on the go), Action Support (for those one off items), and Read/Review.
Agree w/mwkoehler:
Put it in an "Action Support" folder or tray, but don't forget to write the Next Action in the appropriate context list in your system.
If the Next Action is enough and you don't need the piece of paper anymore, then you can recycle it. ;-)
Put it in an "Action Support" folder or tray, but don't forget to write the Next Action in the appropriate context list in your system.
If the Next Action is enough and you don't need the piece of paper anymore, then you can recycle it. ;-)