You can create a rule that drops a copy of a message you send into a specific folder after it has been assigned to a specific category. This can help you to remember to follow up on anything you are "Waiting for Answer" on.
You can turn on the "To-Do Bar" in Outlook 2013. It can help you quickly see what you have scheduled for the day. You have the option of showing a monthly calendar, the "People" pane, and "Tasks".
In Outlook 2013, new, unread messages are in a bold blue color in your inbox. If you want to change the color back to black it can be done using “View Setting” and “Conditional Formatting”.