by Cathy Sexton | Dec 23, 2010 | Blog, Multi Tasking, Productivity, Saving Time, Task Management, Time Management
[wpob id=”2″] For you procrastinators out there, last-minute holiday shopping, cooking, and planning can be a major cause of unnecessary stress. Remember to stay calm, prioritize, and budget your time wisely! For tips on staying sane during the holiday...
by Cathy Sexton | Dec 20, 2010 | Blog, Email, Getting Organized, Reduce Clutter, Saving Time, Task Management, Time Management
Cleaning out your E-mail box First sort by Sender (click on the bar that says “From”) Re-sort by Conversation Re-label the subject line so that it has meaning for your reference Move to appropriate reference folder Additional Info on Mailbox Clean Up To...
by Cathy Sexton | Dec 17, 2010 | Blog, Email, Getting Organized, Productivity, Saving Time, Task Management, Time Management
Helpful Tips for Organizing Your E-mail Inbox Limit the number of folders you use and use sub-folders Create rules to automatically send e-mails to folders Limit the use of “Return Receipts.” These can irritate people if overused for less important...
by Cathy Sexton | Dec 13, 2010 | Blog, Email, Multi Tasking, Productivity, Saving Time, Task Management, Time Management
Before sending an email message, consider the timing of the message, the words that are being communicated, and how the receiver would prefer to receive the communication. For specific tips on subject lines: http://cathysexton.com/?p=1177 Timing: Is timing...
by Cathy Sexton | Dec 11, 2010 | Blog, Email, Multi Tasking, Reduce Clutter, Saving Time, Task Management, Time Management
The subject line is an essential part of your e-mail message. When you are composing new emails, make sure to include a relevant subject line. An email without a subject line is a big no-no. Blank subject lines will not get the receiver’s attention, and will...
by Cathy Sexton | Nov 21, 2010 | Blog, Email, Productivity, Saving Time, Task Management, Time Management
When you go into work tomorrow, take a look at your inbox with the goal of more efficiently processing your new messages in mind. For a review, go to Part II: http://cathysexton.com/how-to-better-process-your-daily-emails-part-i/. Keep in mind that the key is how you...