Why unsubscribing every six months is the smartest productivity hack no one talks about

How a simple click can clear your mind and your inbox

Put a note in your calendar or task manager, once every 6 months, to "unsubscribe" from all those newsletters that you have to delete every day, or that distract you.

One of my dates is 1st June and I'm enjoying taking the time to click on numerous "unsubscribe" links, often then visiting a landing page and (sometimes) telling them why.

It's cathartic to do that and reduce the rubbish that clogs up my inbox, because I previously had ticked a box that gave permission to send me marketing announcements.

I'll have less to scan every:

• Christmas

• New Year

• Easter (Good Friday & Easter Monday)

• Valentine's Day

• Halloween

• Bonfire Night

• Mother's Day

• Father's Day

• Bank Holidays

• Black Friday

• Cyber Monday

• Boxing Day Sales

• Amazon Prime Day

• World Health Day

• Movember

• Dry January / Veganuary

• Stoptober

and less information to digest on:

• Bikes;

• Running shoes;

• Fitness trackers;

• Wine and Whiskey;

• Books;

• Tech;

• Restaurants, Hotels and Conference Venues;

• Adventure holidays;

• And, of course, dental products, services and courses.

That's a lot less spam and a lot fewer distractions.

More time to enjoy the moment - and to think.

Until it builds up again.