💡Work Smarter — Tip of the Day 001 — Using Folders in Mailbox Effectively

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Folders in Gmail and Outlook help you organize emails into different groups, making them easier to find later. Instead of keeping all emails in your inbox, you can sort them into folders based on topics.

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There are different ways to create folders depending on your needs and how you want to manage your emails. Here are some common approaches:

1. By Email Type (Simple & General Approach)

This is a basic method where you create folders based on the type of emails you receive.

📂 Work Emails — Office-related emails
📂 Personal Emails — Family, friends, and personal matters
📂 Newsletters — Subscriptions and promotional emails
📂 Invoices & Receipts — Bills and payments
📂 Spam & Junk — Suspicious or unwanted emails

✅ Best for: People who prefer a simple, easy-to-maintain system.

2. By Priority or Action (Task-Based Approach)