Email

Most people don't consider working through a cluttered inbox as a fun way to spend their time, but it's a small-but-significant activity.

You will find it easier to focus and get through your significant tasks for the day, as well as stay on top of your emails without feeling stretched too thin. When you do, you’ll find more peace in your days and less of the never-ending urgency that comes with an inbox that is bursting at the seams. That way, you’re staying in touch with your contacts and avoiding the inevitable pile-up of emails marked as unread for “later.” Going forward, set aside one or two blocks of time each day to address emails—and stay out of your inbox the rest of the time! First things first, perform an inbox triage by sifting through your unread emails and deleting anything you do not need or plan to read. Think about it: When you know there are unread emails waiting for a response, you end up feeling the shame and guilt of not addressing them right away.