{"id":175,"date":"2014-05-05T12:42:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-05T12:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ntegrait.com\/dont-let-email-rule-your-life-3-simple-steps.html"},"modified":"2014-05-05T12:42:00","modified_gmt":"2014-05-05T12:42:00","slug":"dont-let-email-rule-your-life-3-simple-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ntegrait.com\/dont-let-email-rule-your-life-3-simple-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Let Email Rule Your Life\u2014 3 Simple Steps."},"content":{"rendered":"

\"emailSometimes we let the tools we use, rule us.\u00a0 This is the case with email. Email has taken on a life of its own. Do you spend endless hours trying to weed through, and prioritize your emails?\u00a0 Do you get up in the morning and find that you have over 100 emails in your Inbox?\u00a0 You\u2019re not alone.\u00a0 When did we lose control?\u00a0 How did this happen?<\/p>\n

Email is a necessary evil.\u00a0 We need it to communicate to clients, prospects, vendors, co-workers and friends. \u00a0But who\u2019s in charge? \u2014 You or your inbox?<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t take it anymore! It\u2019s time to take control!\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

The following are 3 simple steps to take to ensure you rule your email, not the other way around:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Practice \u201cD-A-P:\u201d<\/strong> If you can\u2019t answer it right away\u2014Delete it, Archive it, or Put it in a folder.<\/li>\n
  2. Practice the 3-C\u2019s<\/strong>: Ensure your messages are Concise, Clear and Communicate only what\u2019s needed.<\/li>\n
  3. Use Filters:<\/strong> Use filters to block all spam messages. Take advantage of filtering systems that are built into mail applications like Gmail, Apple Mail and Hotmail. This way you can eventually train your email providers to know what\u2019s important to you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For more information about how to \u201crule\u201d when it comes to email, contact {company} at {phone}, or email us at: {email} \u00a0\u00a0(Don\u2019t worry, we won\u2019t filter you out!)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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