I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD

Episode 345: ADHD Brain Overwhelmed by Newsletters? Try This.

Mar 9, 2026
A host experiments with an 'Inbox Reset' to tame 800+ unread newsletters. They explain why newsletters multiply and how overflowing folders create stress. Learn a six-month rule for deciding what to keep and a Bookmark safety net to unsubscribe without losing creators. Practical tips cover scheduling reading time and changing your environment to reduce friction.
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ANECDOTE

Host's Honest Newsletter Overwhelm

  • Paula admits she has over 800 unread newsletters and likely subscribed to most of them intentionally.
  • This personal overwhelm started after an uptick in newsletters and feels like visual digital clutter weighing on her.
INSIGHT

Why Newsletters Have Proliferated Recently

  • Paula links the newsletter surge to people seeking deeper connection and the rise of AI-created content increasing noise.
  • She also points to Substack's popularity as driving more newsletters, changing how creators and readers interact.
ADVICE

Unsubscribe And Schedule Weekly Reading

  • Do unsubscribe from newsletters you aren't reading and set aside intentional weekly time to read the ones you want.
  • Paula planned to archive unread items or save them for the next session to prevent falling into unsustainable reading habits.
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