Just for fun, we’ve come up with some thought provoking (ok, silly) ways to tell if you’re addicted to your email and inbox: •You email yourself if you haven’t received … Continue reading Email E-ddiction: You Know You’re Addicted When…
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Want to be more productive with your email? Schedule “inbox down” times
So now that you’ve decided to turn off the flashes, bells, and whistles, that signal the arrival of new-found treasure, you can get your head outta your inbox and do … Continue reading Want to be more productive with your email? Schedule “inbox down” times
Email efficiency tip: View your inbox to SORT, rather than “work” your new items
People everywhere struggle with how to manage their inboxes. Try this approach: Sort rather than work. I liken the viewing of the newly received email as a “sort” function rather … Continue reading Email efficiency tip: View your inbox to SORT, rather than “work” your new items
Email overload: Email pet peeve – urgent email messages!
Urgent emails are toxic to your organization because they make it nearly impossible for you to shut down your inbox and work on “other stuff.” One “urgent” email from the … Continue reading Email overload: Email pet peeve – urgent email messages!
Facebook’s email: Information overload or social enabler?
Facebook’s e-mail release puts me in a quandry. While I have been working diligently to help people take control of their lives and “own” all of the electronica that flies … Continue reading Facebook’s email: Information overload or social enabler?
Spamalittle? Spamalot? Seven ways to minimize the amount of spam you receive and minimize email overload
The amount of spam continues to rise. What can you do – or not do – to keep spam to a minimum? Never never never respond to spam. When … Continue reading Spamalittle? Spamalot? Seven ways to minimize the amount of spam you receive and minimize email overload
EMail Overload: IBM Study Reveals NZ Office Workers Stressed by Irrelevant Emails
Check out this new study released by IBM. Here’s the link: A few excerpts: ” As many as 45 percent of the 629 surveyed respondents, all of whom are in a … Continue reading EMail Overload: IBM Study Reveals NZ Office Workers Stressed by Irrelevant Emails
Email Productivity Tip: Set boundaries…
While connectivity around the clock can be extremely advantageous at times, do not abuse this luxury. Constant connectivity can be draining and stressful. Set specific boundaries around when you’ll view … Continue reading Email Productivity Tip: Set boundaries…
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Survey by Intermedia: SmartPhone users experience greater email overload…
[picappgallerysingle id=”9537852″]According to a new survey by Intermedia, the world’s largest Microsoft hosted Exchange provider, “Smartphone users get more email and are more stressed: 12 percent of Americans who … Continue reading Survey by Intermedia: SmartPhone users experience greater email overload…
Email AutoSignatures: Signature Best Practices
One of the questions we receive every now and then is “what is the best autosignature?” The answer is – keep it simple, and give them the efficient ways to … Continue reading Email AutoSignatures: Signature Best Practices