Similar to many Org-mode users’ preferences, I also use inbox.org a lot. But I never really take full potential on using it. I think it is an important component for anyone who wants to work more efficiently and creatively at the same time.

I have done a pretty good job in capture them. Just by peeking the inbox.org at current time state (83 unprocessed headings), however, I don’t think that I have done it in a good manner.

As I gradually build a robust approach to reviewing my week, I now find a spot for inbox.org. I need to prioritize the importance of the tasks.

It’s much better to keep inbox.org zero every week. That’s not to say that I suddenly become more efficient at tasks. It just means that I move the tasks into the correct locations for the future me. It helps me to focus on the priority without losing my creativity from time to time.

When doing refile:

  1. A next.org file Something near future, but probably not the next week
  2. A someday.org file Something in the far future
  3. A weekly next node
    1. level 0,1,2
  4. A potential idea for the blog entry which is next to the previous node

When creating next week’s daily files, I will distribute weekly next.org into the proper location according next.org.

Everyday, if I open a daily file without finding any action headings, I will goto weekly next.org to collect new tasks.