Is E-mail Stressing You Out?

I am probably more organized than most when it comes to my e-mail.  I have to be due to the shear volume of requests that I get and services I am subscribed to.  What I have found is that many I work with are in fact stressed out at work in of itself, then that stress is compounded by the volume of e-mail they have to deal with.

What some do is ignore e-mails and requests to their detriment.  Others whip off less than stellar responses just for the sake of responding. While others delete e-mails they don’t want to deal with and claim “I never received it.”

I read an article today that discussed dealing with work related stress — by reducing e-mail time.  Even commenting on how some improperly cut corners “The written word is also a reflection of you, and when in business you want your emails to be a proper reflection of you and your talents.”  That means you have to take the time, make the time, to e-mail properly and professionally regardless of how stressed you may be.

Folks comment on how when they call me on the phone I am always “so darn cheery.”  I’ll share a little secret with you — I’m not always that darn cheery!  But when I pick up my business phone, that’s what you get without a clue otherwise. The same goes for every e-mail I send and the same should apply to your e-mail habits.  Regardless of what is going on, how pressed for time you are, or what else may be going on that is having an effect on your day — you should be nothing but helpful, courteous and professional in every business e-mail you sign you name to.

Give the article a read and see if you agree: A Tip To Reduce Stress: Reduce Email Time. Then, to find ways to reduce your e-mail time — get organized! Check out my article 10 E-mail Organization Tips.

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