I checked my voicemail this morning. There were 40 new messages.
I checked my email. There were 123 unread messages.
It took me about an hour and a half to go through everything, respond to everyone and file away what needed filing.
I’ve read the work of some career coaches who suggest that those of us experiencing communication overload might want to finish our daily work before checking our voicemail or responding to email. This could be quite effective if you didn’t need to respond to certain, urgent emails.
So here’s a challenge. What happens to your productivity if you don’t check your email or voicemail until after lunch? A few friends are doing this experiment with me.
I’m always looking for other tips that help you make the most of your time. Got any? I’ll share. I promise.
