Step 1: Identify the Beast
Recognize the signs of an unruly email inbox. Does your screen constantly glow like a nuclear reactor? Do you feel an existential dread every time you check your email? Congratulations, you're living with a beast.
Feeding the Beast: Strategies for Keeping it SatiatedStep 2: Build a SanctuarySetting Up Filters: A Safe Haven from the Chaos
Step 3: Establish a Routine
Train the beast through consistent, ritualistic behavior. Schedule regular check-ins, and stick to them. Your inbox (and your therapist) will thank you.
Developing a Routine: The Art of Email DisciplineStep 4: Practice Patience and Self-Discipline
The beast will test your resolve. It may tempt you with shiny objects, but resist. You are the master of your domain, not its slave.
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