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Monthly Mass Unsubscribe
First Saturday each month, mass-unsubscribe from 20 newsletters/channels/lists.
Goal
Manage incoming info renewal, instead of accumulation.
Steps
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Open Gmail. Search "unsubscribe" — shows all newsletters.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Inbox + apps immediately cleaner.
Evidence base
School: Information Diet
Founders: Clay Johnson · Cal Newport (2012)
Johnson 2012 calls this "cleaning the wall the exposed ear leans on".
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Monthly Mass Unsubscribe" take?
This exercise takes about 35 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.
When will I notice the effect of "Monthly Mass Unsubscribe"?
Inbox + apps immediately cleaner. In the short term: Attention focuses on 10-15 worthy sources.
Is "Monthly Mass Unsubscribe" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Information Diet (Clay Johnson, Cal Newport (2012)). Johnson 2012 calls this "cleaning the wall the exposed ear leans on".
Is "Monthly Mass Unsubscribe" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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