Bucketing emails – 2
Well, I managed to check my email less often over the last couple of days, but did not manage my twice a day goal. This world has become too demanding and time sensitive, but I am going to continue working towards this goal.
One thing I noticed was that I have been spending last time on listserv and mass emails. A while ago, I started using filters to pull emails from going into my inbox and instead moving them into a ToRead folder. This has helped me immensely. My blackberry blinks red less often and I have spent more time focusing on the important emails rather than filtering through all my other emails. In doing this, email is starting to become less of a chore.
As I continue to try to lessen my addiction to always being connected, I highly recommend Leo Babauta’s blog Zen Habits (zenhabits.net). I first heard about him while reading Seth Godin’s latest book, Linchpin. Zen Habits promotes simplifying your life and focusing on the things you enjoy. Give it a try and let me know your thoughts.