How to stop missing important emails and actually get things done
Negative email experiences don't just impede productivity at work — they can also lead to stress and insomnia, according to a recent study from the University of Illinois Chicago.
In fact, email anxiety can sneak up on you even if you don't interact with the vast majority of unwanted emails. Superhuman's research found that 30% of workers find unwanted messages and overflowing inboxes to be the most distracting part of their job.
With a vast majority of offices in North America having transitioned to remote work, email fatigue and email anxiety are going to be a huge deal in 2022. So how can you prepare yourself and your workplace to better handle this gathering storm? I got you covered.
Step 1: Declutter your inbox
The first step to reducing email fatigue is to reorganize your inbox and trim down the number of automated emails you receive.
Step 2: Send closed-loop emails
Closed-loop emailing uses conversational techniques to avoid misunderstandings and keep email chains brief and manageable. From the subject line at the top of the email to the signature at the very bottom, they help you send smarter messages and close the loop on infinite follow-ups.
Step 3: Use email productivity tools
Unfortunately, even if you follow all this advice to a tee, email overload can still be a problem if you have a demanding job with multiple team members spread across different time zones.
That's where email productivity tools come in.
There are many different types of email productivity apps under the sun, but they all have one common goal. They aim to help you minimize distractions and manage email correspondence more efficiently. They range from analytics tools that provide insights into your email habits to shared calendars for scheduling meetings directly from your email inbox.
I’d recommend starting your research with Superhuman, an all-in-one email client that will take care of email triage and scheduling as well as accelerate your responsiveness.
