Christa Wagner

Of course, email came up at my workshop the other night.  It always does as one of the largest time busters in our days.  One woman even said she didn’t realize how much time to she was dedicating to email until she really thought about it, but she also couldn’t figure out where her day had gone.  I feel we, as individuals, have to set the precedent and start using email more effectively. 

All situations are unique so you know how important email is to you and your life.  But be honest; my workshop was to a group of women I asked them to think about if email was REALLY bringing in new business and revenue. 

Here are some tips shared at Monday’s workshop:

• Reduce email use by checking email two or three times per day.  An interruption is anything that prevents the start to finish completion of a task.  Email can be an enormous time waster, and does not allow you to complete a task interruption free. 
• Avoid opening email until your top priority is completed. 
• Turn off the alert of new email.
• Use rules to manage and prioritize emails as well as delete junk. 
• Use an auto reply letting people know your email schedule and how they can reach you if urgent.

Email is something we all have to take charge of; it’s a great tool, but we have to stop abusing it.  Reduce your time with email and start seeing results in your day. For additional emails tips see our posts, Detox Your Inbox and Eliminate Email Overload.

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