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Curated by: Tiago Forte (21 videos)
Overwhelmed by digital chaos? It’s time for a reset! Cluttered desktops, endless emails, and confusing to-do lists drain your energy and focus. In this video, I'll guide you through a 4-step digital reset that will help you regain control and clarity. From archiving files to turning off distractions, let’s create a clean, productive digital workspace together. 📪 How I answer emails in 17 minutes a day (my system for inbox zero): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXdEVeoGRRc 🗂️ How to organize your digital life with the PARA Method: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNXAaej57W6qCYoMb_hbzDhX9et_GVlj&si=FDhZ2HGODqmbwJ_B ✅ How to create your project list: https://youtu.be/anexySaCsgU?si=AlnoJg9o-pBymZav 💡 How to do a Weekly Review and go from chaos to clarity in 30 minutes: https://fortelabs.com/blog/the-one-touch-guide-to-doing-a-weekly-review/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 00:26 Intro 00:26 - 00:36 When Do You Need a Reset? 00:36 - 00:54 Sign 1: Visual Clutter 00:54 - 01:17 Sign 2: Lack of Clarity 01:17 - 01:37 Sign 3: Energy Drain 01:37 - 01:47 Complete a Digital Reset in 4 Steps 01:47 - 02:43 Step 1: Archive Everything 02:43 - 04:03 Step 2: Clear Your Inboxes 04:03 - 05:37 Step 3: Create Your Project List 05:37 - 06:07 Step 4: Turn Off Notifications 06:07 - 06:57 How Often Should You Reset? 06:57 - 07:42 Announcing the Annual Review 2025 ----------------------- 💌 Join our weekly newsletter for more productivity tips and resources https://fortelabs.com/subscribe/ 📚ORDER MY BEST-SELLING BOOKS 🧠 Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential: [https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/book](https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/book#order-now) 📂The PARA Method: Simplify, Organize, and Master Your Digital Life: https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/para 👩🎓 TAKE MY SELF-PACED COURSES 1️⃣ Pillars of Productivity: https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/pop 2️⃣ BASB Foundation: https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/foundation 🤓 TEST YOUR PRODUCTIVITY POTENTIAL Take our Productivity Pulse Check to evaluate your daily habits and find out where you can make improvements. Take the quiz now: https://fortelabs.typeform.com/pulsecheck?utm_source=youtube 👋 CONNECT WITH ME 📬 My weekly newsletter: https://fortelabs.com/subscribe 👩💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagoforte/ 🌐 My website: https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/ 💌 My blog: https://fortelabs.com/blog/ 🐦⬛ X: http://x.com/fortelabs 🟦 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fortelabs 🤳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortelabsco/