Checking Email
Check email only at set points during the day.
- you may decide that you'll only check your email before lunch, and at the end of the day.
- you can also reserve time to read and respond to email after a long period of focused work, or at the time of day when your energy and creativity are at their lowest.
Also, explain to your colleagues/boss/clients that you only check email at certain times, and that they can call you or use instant messaging if the matter is really urgent.
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