I'm actually probably the most organised when it comes to inboxes. I regularly delete my incoming emails, unless i need to retain them of course; and every now again i delete my entire Facebook messenger and my SMS inbox, as well as my WhatsApp inbox too. This is because the list seems untidy and honestly it just overwhelms me after a while.
I don't mind getting certain emails about deals because sometimes you find something that makes a perfect gift, or a discount on something I was planning to buy, but I often find myself unsubscribing from companies that I've bought a one-off product from and yet they constantly bombard you with promotional emails.
I actually get anxious when I see other people's inboxes showing something like '1273 unread emails' and I'm like HOW have you got into this mess??
I once had a friend allow me to delete all of them.. It was so satisfying.
I do the same with followers or Facebook friends. Generally if we haven't spoken in over a year, and we're not family, you're gone. It's not usually personal, it's just you become a lingering email in my mind and it bothers me. Also, if you don't bring anything positive to my life, you're gone. A nice cull is really a relief for me. It honestly makes me feel refreshed and calmer knowing things are in order.
The best thing you can learn in life is that you don't need people in your life. If it's toxic, whether a family member or partner or friend; let it go. We're privileged to be part of people's worlds. It is not a entitlement.

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