Don’t Let Your Inbox Boss You Around

If you have moments of feeling overwhelmed by your inbox, you’re not alone. But don’t set up unrealistic habits for yourself, such as, I need to reply to my boss more quickly than she replies to me or I need to reply to any new email that day. Clarify expectations with others. Instead of assuming that your boss needs something done immediately, ask her when she needs it. Instead of dropping what you’re doing to write a detailed reply to someone, quickly let them know when you’ll get back to them. And don’t feel pressured to respond to emails sent after hours, or even late on Friday afternoon. Whoever contacted you as they were running out the door might not want a response during the weekend. If you don’t reply until Monday, most people will understand — and they may appreciate your helping them with their own boundaries.

Adapted from "5 Things to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed by Your Workload," by Alice Boyes

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