The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business<\/a>,<\/i> Charles Duhigg writes that over time our brains become wired to crave the short-lived distraction that email provides. But does that\u00a0mean we\u2019re doomed to be forever beholden to every buzz, ping, popup, or what have you that alerts you to new email? Heck, no!<\/p>\nDuhigg explains that by removing the cue (i.e. the \u201cyou\u2019ve got mail\u201d notification) we can disrupt our habit and go about our day blithefully unaware of the mounting pile of email in our inboxes.<\/p>\n
While I think this is oversimplification, I have found that by turning off my alerts and setting aside certain times of the day to check email I can significantly increase my efficiency because I\u2019m no longer stopping and restarting projects to respond to emails in real-time.<\/p>\n
\nTo sum it up, juggling all the responsibilities of modern life isn\u2019t easy. But there are little things we can do in our professional and personal lives to help us be healthier and more productive.<\/p>\n
Perhaps it\u2019s simply saying \u201cno\u201d to things that would overwhelm us, or maybe it\u2019s taking the time to prioritize the important activities and tasks in your day, or maybe still it\u2019s breaking your email addiction.<\/p>\n
Whatever it is, I hope that it can help you lead a more focused and purpose-driven life. I know these life-hacks have made me a better mom and consultant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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