A rigorous approach to email management aimed at keeping the inbox empty—or almost empty—at all times.
Inbox Zero is not just about having an empty inbox; it's about the efficient processing of email. Developed by Merlin Mann, the method involves five actions for every message: delete, delegate, respond, defer, or do. In the age of AI, tools like Elani can help automate the 'delegate' and 'defer' stages, bringing you closer to Inbox Zero without the manual overhead.
Communication that does not happen in real-time, allowing participants to respond at their convenience.
The process of stopping one task and starting another, often resulting in lost productivity and mental fatigue.
A set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control, crucial for planning and executing tasks.