The 2025 Organize Emails Challenge
Feel like no matter what you try, you just cannot organize emails in your inbox?
You’re not alone!
The good news is that inbox zero isn't the only measure of success when it comes to streamlining your emails.
But you don’t want a chaotic, unpredictable, messy inbox either.
The Official “Clean Up Old Emails” Challenge
Here's what you're going to do.
1. Decide on a rule that separates emails that need to be kept indefinitely from emails you can delete. (This will depend on your unique clients, type of work, and any legal requirements that apply.)
2. Create an “Archived” folder in your inbox if you don't have one.
3. Set a timer for 15 minutes.
4. Start sorting through all old emails (anything from more than 2 weeks ago) in your inbox and any additional folders you use, and either:
Delete the email if it doesn't meet the archive rule
Archive the email if it needs to be kept
Mark it as unread and move it to your inbox if it needs a reply
The goal is to delete, archive, or flag every email in your inbox and email folders! If this takes more than 15 minutes, schedule more clean-up sessions throughout your week until you're done.
Want to make sure you actually complete this challenge and start taking back control of your inbox?
✅Click here to download a FREE checklist to keep you on track and make it easy to celebrate your progress!
Need help figuring out how to organize emails in your business?
At Elevate, we offer Get It Done Services for solopreneurs, small businesses, and CEOs.
One of our favorite services is the Inbox Cleanup!
Our team starts with a deep dive into the depths of your inbox to get things all scrubbed up and sparkling again. Then we follow up with a custom, simple system to ensure you stay organized and never miss an important email again!
Interested in scheduling an Inbox Cleanup Get It Done Service? Click here for all the details!
