From Inbox Zero to Zen: Email Management Tips for Admins

Managing emails can feel overwhelming, but with a few strategies, you can go from chaos to control. Here’s how:

1. Set Up Filters and Folders

• Automatically sort incoming mail into categories like “Urgent,” “Reference,” or “Follow Up.” This reduces the mental load of processing your inbox.

  
  

  

  
  

2. Schedule Email Times

• Instead of checking emails constantly, dedicate specific times during the day to handle your inbox.

3. Unsubscribe Ruthlessly

• Clear out newsletters and updates you no longer read. Use tools like http://Unroll.me  for quick cleanup.
  

4. Use Templates for Repetitive Emails

• Create pre-written responses for common queries. Tools like Gmail templates make this a breeze.