It’s worth it to spend the time familiarizing yourself with all of the settings and features in whatever email app you use. Most allow you to set rules and filters to automatically send incoming messages to the appropriate folder. If you use Gmail, this guide shows you how to make the most of available features and add-ons.
Schedule a specific time or times during the day to check and answer email. Respond to anything that requires your immediate attention right away and prioritize, delegate or delete everything else. We all know what happens when we sneak a peek at the inbox — is a slippery slope.
