The inbox is the one thing that makes me want to run away from the computer. I am the chip away task master. I go through it and delete most unnecessary items first thing in the morning….and likely check in one more time during the day and evening. I want it all empty before bedtime. I need to rethink this chore as I don’t get as much from it as I put into it. This is a red flag. It’s the feeling of “missing” something isn’t it? What could I be missing when I am already content at home. Wouldn’t my time be better spent creating? What’s the way out?
I totally get this feeling, Heide. I have found my way out by dedicating time once a week to cleaning up the inbox rather than trying to do it daily. That way the burden feels scheduled rather than ever present.
Good idea and worth a try. I’ll probably have to take a few smaller steps and start with just checking my Primary inbox…and leaving the others for a weekly sweep. Just talking about this is making me nervous. Lol
I am absolutely CERTAIN you're looking over my shoulder at my desk and my computer and my Substack inbox and my to-do list, Punit! 🤣 Brilliant!!!
Hahaha! An overloaded inbox is indeed a universal experience 😂
You’re SO right!!! 🤣
The inbox is the one thing that makes me want to run away from the computer. I am the chip away task master. I go through it and delete most unnecessary items first thing in the morning….and likely check in one more time during the day and evening. I want it all empty before bedtime. I need to rethink this chore as I don’t get as much from it as I put into it. This is a red flag. It’s the feeling of “missing” something isn’t it? What could I be missing when I am already content at home. Wouldn’t my time be better spent creating? What’s the way out?
I totally get this feeling, Heide. I have found my way out by dedicating time once a week to cleaning up the inbox rather than trying to do it daily. That way the burden feels scheduled rather than ever present.
Good idea and worth a try. I’ll probably have to take a few smaller steps and start with just checking my Primary inbox…and leaving the others for a weekly sweep. Just talking about this is making me nervous. Lol
You've got this!! All the best 🙌🙌
Very good
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