Today, we dive deep into the goal of getting to inbox zero, exploring practical strategies to manage your email effectively without letting it dominate your life.

Key Points Discussed:

1. Find a System: Choose a system to manage your email that works for you, and stick with it.
2. Set Specific Times for Checking Email: Turn off notifications and check emails at designated times.
3. Forgive Yourself for Deviations: If you deviate from your schedule, notice it without judgment and move on.
4. Set Aside Time to Process Emails: Dedicate specific periods to thoroughly process and respond to emails.
5. Fill Your Calendar with Email Tasks: Schedule tasks that need to be addressed later directly into your calendar.
6. Don’t Aim for Inbox Zero Daily: Aim to achieve inbox zero periodically, such as once a week, rather than every day.
7. Celebrate Reaching Inbox Zero: Acknowledge and celebrate the achievement when you reach inbox zero.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Deep Work by Cal Newport
• Previous episode on managing your email inbox
• Clinician Researcher Podcast episodes on scheduling for maximum productivity

Call to Action:

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Sponsor/Advertising/Monetization Information:

This episode is sponsored by Coag Coach LLC, a leading provider of coaching resources for clinicians transitioning to become research leaders. Coag Coach LLC is committed to supporting clinicians in their scholarship.