I’m a failure at email.
I routinely declare email bankruptcy.
I am in constant awe of my friends like
and who never seem to fail at email. Despite their overflowing inboxes they will always reply to my emails in what seems like minutes.
I don’t have their talent but I do have a new habit that’s helping me improve.
Getting better
I’ve adopted a new habit that’s working well for me — saying no.
Overtime I noticed that most of my inbox was filled with emails that I never replied to because I didn’t want to say No.
So I did what most of us do. Procrastinated. I told myself I’d get to it later. But I never did. The emails just sat there.
Like all habits you have to start small and focus on consistency. As Arnold Schwarzenegger would say “it’s just sets and reps.” So I’m putting in the reps and getting better each day.
I’m finding more time for the things that I need to focus on — my family, my health, my business and my personal growth. That feels good.
If I had to say No to you I am sorry I couldn’t help you this time.
If you’re someone struggling with email overload I have included 5 of my favorite posts on the art of saying No. Good luck and stay strong!
I need to figure out how to make this my email auto reply. 👆😉
5 posts I really enjoyed on the art of saying “No”
- How to graciously say no to anyone by
- Sorry. My heart says yes, but my schedule says no by
- A Simple Guide to Saying No by
- A Scientific Guide to Saying No: How to Avoid Temptation, Distraction by
- What Are You Saying NO To? by