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Welcome to another issue of Retire & RISE.

Where we clean out the digital cobwebs, share simple how-tos for calmer tech lives, and celebrate seasoned learners who refuse to be pushed around by clutter - digital or otherwise. 📬

Know someone whose inbox has more unread messages than a teenager’s group chat? Forward this email to them!

In today’s issue:
● The 60-minute inbox detox to kick off your 2026 income goals
● The “Unsubscribe 5” challenge that frees hours of attention
● The dead-simple setup that keeps your inbox clean all year

Program Note: Starting December 30, Retire & RISE publishes 3×/week — short, tactical wins to kick off 2026.

🧹 Inbox Detox for Seniors: The 60-Minute Reset for a Calmer 2026

💡 Your inbox isn’t a to-do list — it’s a tool. Let’s fix it today.

Most retirees I coach are not overwhelmed because they lack time.
They are overwhelmed because digital clutter gnaws at their focus like a leaky faucet.

And nothing leaks faster than an inbox stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey.

If we are going to build your 2026 income system (follow-ups, affiliate links, AI prompts, digital receipts) we need a workspace that does not stress you out before you even start.

A calmer year begins with a cleaner inbox.

📖 A Quick Story: Frank’s 6,247 Unread Emails

A few weeks ago, Frank (yes, my friend Frank) sighed and turned his tablet toward me.

His Gmail showed 6,247 unread messages.
He said, “Bob… I swear half of these are sales I never wanted.”

I asked for one hour, just one.

We rolled up our sleeves, created a Detox-2026 folder, unsubscribed from a handful of sneaky newsletters, and set two simple rules.

When we finished, he stared at the refreshed screen like it was a clean kitchen counter after a long day.

He said, “I feel lighter. And I didn’t even stand up.”

That is the feeling I want for you today.

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⚙ Tactical Application: Your 2026 Inbox Detox (Retiree-Friendly)

(Total time: 60 minutes. Simple, safe, no tech jargon.)

1️⃣ Set the Stage (5 minutes)

● Create a folder/label called 🧹 Detox-2026
● Turn on a 25-minute timer (Pomodoro style - work 25 minutes then take a 5 minute break)
● Take a breath - you are not deleting anything critical, just sorting the mess

2️⃣ Triage View (10–15 minutes)

Sort by From or Subject to spot bulk senders.

● Bulk-select and Archive noncritical promos/newsletters from the last 90 days
● Do NOT delete receipts, order confirmations, bank emails, or medical info
● Move anything questionable into your Detox-2026 folder to review later

Think of this step like sweeping the big crumbs off the counter.

3️⃣ The “Unsubscribe 5” Sprint (10 minutes)

Your required action for today:

👉 Unsubscribe from five newsletters you never read.

Open any clutter culprits and scroll to the bottom:

● Click Unsubscribe
● If there is a preference page, choose “Unsubscribe from all”
● If there is NO link, create a simple filter:

Gmail:
Search sender → MoreFilter messages like these → Skip Inbox + Apply label “Delete These”

Outlook:
Home → Rules → Create Rule → Move to folder or Categorize

This alone reduces 30–60 emails per week for many.

4️⃣ Rules That Free Your Brain (10 minutes)

● Route newsletters to a “Read-Later” folder with a filter
● Auto-archive order notifications after 7 days
● Mark VIP contacts (family, income partners, customer replies) as Important or Focused

These rules are not “techy.”
They are just little digital housekeepers who work for free and never take a lunch break.

5️⃣ Set Two Auto-Replies (10 minutes)

A. New-Year Status Auto-Reply

Runs Dec 30–Jan 7
Short note:
● “Thanks for your message”
● “I’m responding slower during the holiday week”
● “Best contact method:”

B. Mini FAQ Auto-Responder
(Detailed instruction on how to do this are available - click here.)

For common questions like:
● “How do I schedule a call?”
● “Where’s that link/resource?”
● “What’s the payment method?”

This saves you hours in January alone.

6️⃣ Contacts Tidy-Up (10 minutes)

Create three simple groups:
Family & Friends
Income & Partners
Services & Logins

Add your top 20 contacts now.
The rest can wait for your weekly routine.

7️⃣ Weekly 15-Minute Maintenance

Monday: Unsubscribe from 1 sender
Wednesday: Clear “Read-Later” (skim or archive)
Friday: Add 3 new contacts to the right group

Small, steady steps… big peace of mind.

💡 🧭 Intelligent Elevation: Why This Matters for Earning in 2026

Digital clutter is not harmless.
It quietly taxes your attention. The same attention you need to:
● Send affiliate links
● Follow up with leads
● Watch AI tutorials
● Apply new skills
● Finish small online tasks that pay

A noisy inbox steals from your income goals.

A clean inbox returns your focus, time, and confidence to learn new tools — especially in 2026, the year AI gets even easier for beginners.

If you want a profitable year, it starts with a peaceful workspace..

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💬 Closing Insight

A clean inbox isn’t about perfection, it is about permission.
Permission to breathe, to think clearly, to start small income habits without feeling buried alive.

👉 Today’s CTA: Unsubscribe from five unused lists.

Then reply to this email and tell me which five — accountability works.

See you at the bank. 💰
Bob

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