Re:A Super-Efficient Email Process
by qznc on Wednesday May 09, 2012 @08:27AM
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1. Disable notifications and process emails in bursts.
2. Re-enable notifications as necessary. For me only emails from my boss fall in this category.
Most advice focuses on the first rule, but the system does not really work without the second rule. The second rule provides peace of mind, because you will not miss important things by not looking into your email client. This in turn enables you to make larger pauses between bursts.
A corollary rule: Train your "non-necessary" contacts to use the phone for time-critical messages.
2. Re-enable notifications as necessary. For me only emails from my boss fall in this category.
Most advice focuses on the first rule, but the system does not really work without the second rule. The second rule provides peace of mind, because you will not miss important things by not looking into your email client. This in turn enables you to make larger pauses between bursts.
A corollary rule: Train your "non-necessary" contacts to use the phone for time-critical messages.