E-Mail Tip 4: Batch Process

Batch process your e-mail rather than interact with it continuously. Yes, yes, yes: we know that.

But why?

1. The e-mail interrupt so often breaks thinking, concentration, reflection and/or an involved conversation. These are often very high payoff and difficult to re-access after an interrupt.
2. E-mail is addictive. The more we check it, the more we check it. And the less work we actually get done.
3. Frequent e-mails which need an instant response are often a symptom of something deeper: poor planning.

Check e-mail occasionally not continuously. 

TBC

In the meantime: 

1. How To Lessen E-mail Pain, free download.
2. Go Home E-Mail Free: fast pragmatic amazon e-read.

Plus:

• Tip 1: Keep it Short
• Tip 2: Don't cc
• Tip 3: Don't send a mail