A Tiny Taste of Tactical Genius
Hey Busy VO Pro,
Let’s face it - your inbox isn’t just where emails go.
It’s where admin guilt, missed follow-ups, and buried client requests like to hang out.
But this month’s Spoonful can change that - with a simple inbox triage system that helps you stay on top of communication without living in your inbox all day.
📬 Your Strategy:
Treat your inbox like an airport, not a storage unit.
Messages land, get directed, and move along.
Set up these folders (or labels if you use Gmail):
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🟢 Reply Today – Anything urgent or high priority
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🔵 Needs Action – Things that require work before responding
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🟡 Waiting On – You’re waiting for someone else to reply or follow through
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⚪ Archive – Everything else that’s been handled or filed
Then create a ritual:
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Check 2x a day, not constantly
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Set a 25-minute Inbox Power Hour once or twice a week to clear it all out
đź«™ Why It Works:
You stop reacting to every ping and start responding on your terms.
It’s like taking your brain off high alert and putting your focus back on the mic.
✨ Coming Next Month:
Instead of scrambling next March, let's get organized for tax season now. We've got a tip to help.
💌 Want help setting up this system—or managing your inbox altogether?
Reach out at [email protected] or visit www.vaforvo.com
We’ve got VAs who can triage, track, and even reply on your behalf.
Reach out and we’ll match you with your perfect-fit support. 🥄
To less stress and more strategy,
Brigid & Lynn
VA For VO - The Ultimate Solopreneur’s Outsourcing Resource
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