Digital Basics: Inbox Mindset & Email Habits

This week’s Digital Literacy session will focus on cleaning up your email inbox so it feels calmer, safer, and easier to manage. We’ll explore healthier inbox habits, learn how to spot unsafe emails, use powerful search tools, and create a simple folder system that actually works. We’ll also talk about organizing strategies, naming conventions, managing notifications, and the key differences between using email on your phone vs. your computer.

We’ll Cover:

• Inbox habits, purpose of your inbox, Archive vs. Delete
• Basic email safety and how to spot phishing
• How to use search tools (sender, date, attachments, keywords)
• Building a smart folder structure
• Helpful naming conventions
• Managing email notifications
• Mobile vs. desktop email differences

Reminder: There is a Q&A at the end of each session and your tech questions do not have to be related to the topic of the week. Bring your own devices OR use ours!