Sure, those messages that constantly interrupted you will show up. But they’ll show up in a group. That’s a good thing. Instead of looking up and handling or viewing these … Continue reading Email Overload? Triage your inbox delivered tasks in the proper priorities
When you decide that YOU will control how you manage your email, and not the reverse, you’ll find time that you didn’t know you had. Newly flashing email messages can … Continue reading Who owns your inbox? Take control of your inbox and don’t let it control you.
Just for fun, we’ve come up with some thought provoking (ok, silly) ways to tell if you’re addicted to your email and inbox: •You email yourself if you haven’t received … Continue reading Email E-ddiction: You Know You’re Addicted When…
People everywhere struggle with how to manage their inboxes. Try this approach: Sort rather than work. I liken the viewing of the newly received email as a “sort” function rather … Continue reading Email efficiency tip: View your inbox to SORT, rather than “work” your new items
Urgent emails are toxic to your organization because they make it nearly impossible for you to shut down your inbox and work on “other stuff.” One “urgent” email from the … Continue reading Email overload: Email pet peeve – urgent email messages!
The amount of spam continues to rise. What can you do – or not do – to keep spam to a minimum? Never never never respond to spam. When … Continue reading Spamalittle? Spamalot? Seven ways to minimize the amount of spam you receive and minimize email overload
Check out this new study released by IBM. Here’s the link: A few excerpts: ” As many as 45 percent of the 629 surveyed respondents, all of whom are in a … Continue reading EMail Overload: IBM Study Reveals NZ Office Workers Stressed by Irrelevant Emails
While connectivity around the clock can be extremely advantageous at times, do not abuse this luxury. Constant connectivity can be draining and stressful. Set specific boundaries around when you’ll view … Continue reading Email Productivity Tip: Set boundaries…
[picappgallerysingle id=”9537852″]According to a new survey by Intermedia, the world’s largest Microsoft hosted Exchange provider, “Smartphone users get more email and are more stressed: 12 percent of Americans who … Continue reading Survey by Intermedia: SmartPhone users experience greater email overload…
One of the questions we receive every now and then is “what is the best autosignature?” The answer is – keep it simple, and give them the efficient ways to … Continue reading Email AutoSignatures: Signature Best Practices
Stop checking your Blackberry every time you have a break. Give yourself intentional relief from thinking about work. Remember that many times when you check that email, such as in … Continue reading Email Efficiency tip: Turn the electronica off in large intervals.
