129. My System for Keeping on Top of Emails

Crystal Paine Show

Feeling overwhelmed by email? In this episode, I share some of my best tips and practices for taming the email monster -- strategies I've learned from processing millions of emails and messages over the years (I get hundreds of emails/messages every day, so I've had to learn to be efficient!)

In addition to talking about email, Jesse and I chat about Kathrynne's new job, I share a really personal email that encouraged me (shared with permission!), we talk about two books we're reading/listening to, and Jesse gives us an update on his whitewater rafting trip.

This episode was a little longer than usual, but I hope you enjoy us taking a little bit more time to share some life updates and things we're learning and reading and thinking about.

In This Episode:

[0:32] – Today's topic is all about email and how to stay on top of it.

[2:10] – Kathrynne just started a new job!

[4:57] – I share an email that I received about my book Love-Centered Parenting.

[7:45] – Lean in and love your kids, and be grateful when they want to include you!

[9:03] – I just recently finished reading The Woman with the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff.

[11:59] – Jesse recently finished reading Andrew Huff's novel Right Cross.

[14:53] – Find out what has been saving my life recently.

[17:44] – Jesse talks about his recent trip.

[19:35] – Kathrynne recently went on a retreat for school which was coincidentally the same camp where Jesse stayed for youth group camp!

[23:11] – Jesse's strategy for emails is a bit different than mine! ;)

[25:30] – Unsubscribe ruthlessly!

[26:53] – Delete liberally (and use that archive button in GMail!)

[29:42] – Filter fanatically.

[32:56] – Deal with emails immediately!

[35:57] – A simple step-by-step plan for getting your email inbox organized once and for all.

Links and Resources:

• Completely Honest Experience with Impress Nails
• How I Prep Lettuce for a Week of Salads
• The Woman with the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff
• Right Cross by Andrew Huff
• Unroll.Me
• Love-Centered Parenting
• 10 Days to Be a Happier Mom
• Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List
• MoneySavingMom.com
• My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
• Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: [e-mail]

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