Set aside time for responding to emails, but don't let them determine what your day is going to look like.
Have a plan of attack at the start of each day, and then do your best to stick to it.
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No, answering e-mails is not enough to call yourself productive. With the hours you have in your hands now, name a project you've done with exceptional work. If none is your answer then it's best if you set your priorities straight.
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