What's one productivity hack that you want to gatekeep?
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I'll start, I can't believe I didn't know this -
A friend taught me earlier today regarding the "plus trick", also known as "plus addressing", for Gmail addresses.
You simply type in + after the prefix of your email address along with any text, and any email sent to this will still arrive in your inbox.
For example: If my email is sean@gmail.com, any emails sent to sean+business@gmail.com, sean+product@gmail.com, will still arrive in the inbox of sean@gmail.com.
It works because Gmail internally ignores + and any text that comes after it. Try it out.
Since I've shared mine, now I'm going to peer pressure you into sharing yours. Go!
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Pokecut
Thanks for sharing this, Sean! The plus addressing trick is a game-changer for organizing emails and filtering subscriptions. One productivity hack I’d “gatekeep” is using browser profiles or containers to separate work, personal, and side projects—keeps distractions minimal and focus sharp. Looking forward to hearing what others share!
Pokecut
I’m ruthless about unsubscribing from any non-essential emails, notifications, or Slack channels. Most people really underestimate how much mental energy digital noise drains. I set aside just 15 minutes each month to prune everything—if it’s not directly supporting my goals or responsibilities, it’s out. The result? My workspace is almost silent, and only the most important signals get through.