Summary: We’ve come a long way from the simple “trusted trio” method of organizing our inbox, and for many of us our email is as disorganized as it’s ever been. To beat back the tide, this five folder system gives you a bit more flexibility to clean things up, but still keep everything you need just one click away. Fast Company outlines the whole system at the link below, but here are the five folders in question: Inbox: the inbox is a holding pen.
