Sure, there really are good reasons NOT to be on top of your email. Like you have an out if asked about something. Just say it got lost in your email!
Or maybe the time it takes to be on top of email could be spent better in other areas…
BUT I argue that being on top of your email pays dividends in:
1. Time saved - each distraction costs you 23.5 minutes research shows. So instead of constant distractions throughout the day each time you glance through your email, get through ALL email and chat in 15-45 minutes and move on with your day! Imagine over 7 hours of uninterrupted work!!
2. Clarity - go from constantly dodging issue and not knowing what your priorities are or where something new fits in, to having a succinct picture at any moment of what you should be working on.
3. Decreased stress - an always building pile of ____ in your email causes stress because it means we have a million small decisions we haven’t made, or have made and aren't keeping.
4. Dependability - people will respect and trust you to be good to your word by getting back to things you say you will, moving things forward consistently, and not forgetting about things.
This episode is a bootcamp, so get ready! In this episode, we’ll:
1. Set up your chat and email applications for success.
2. Learn the 6 things you can do with any email in order to quickly move it to archive for good. This will become second nature with practice.
3. Get a preview of the 3 lists you’ll need to make information and priorities WAY easier to manage.
4. How to keep your inbox clear for good! Bonus: some tips along the way for huge timesaving email hacks.
I hope you’re as excited as I am!
