Email Management Tips - Don Crowther

Описание: Email is a monster that often attempts to take charge of our lives. I want to give you some email management tips, so you can master your inbox and become the ruler of your email, rather than the other way round.

The initial step in this process of managing your email is understanding one fundamental truth: email is a gateway for others to access you. It's vital to manage this access so that the important stuff coming your way aligns with your priorities, not the sender's.

Repositioning your mindset towards email will significantly reduce the burden, transforming it from a daily chore to a beneficial tool for your life and business. I'll walk you through some effective strategies to regain control. One of the first ones is using the unsubscribe button liberally. If a sender hasn't added value to your life in the last month, it's time to part ways.

And then, there's the art of not reading emails first thing in the morning. The moment you open your inbox, you essentially hand over the reins of your day to others. Instead, I suggest you accomplish some tasks first before diving into your emails. Similarly, using email filters can help you segregate your emails based on importance, enhancing productivity.

Further, hiring a virtual assistant to handle your email can be life-changing. Imagine a world where you only attend to the most critical emails, while a professional tackles the rest. Shifting customer support away from your email, onto platforms like Kayako, is another great strategy. This allows you to check your emails at your own convenience without the stress of urgent customer issues looming over your head.

The concept of Inbox Zero? I think it's overrated. Attempting to whittle down your inbox to zero each day is like signing up for an endless, thankless job. Instead, you should triage your emails, focusing only on those that truly warrant your attention.

My final piece of advice is about creating boundaries - avoid checking emails on your phone. By doing so, you grant yourself the freedom to disconnect, to take a break from constantly being on call.

The essence of managing your email? You should be the one controlling your time, not your inbox.


This is Don Crowther, saying just go do this stuff!

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