Love or hate it, there’s no denying how much email has changed the way we all communicate. It’s quick and always accessible. We check it at work, at home, on our phones, on our tablets….it’s everywhere and always present. According to a study by Kelton Global, Americans now spend about 92 minutes a day with their email. What would you do if you could gain an hour of that time back everyday?
While email is here to stay, it doesn’t need to run your life. Here are some statistics to put email use into perspective:
- There are 2.5 billion email users worldwide
- 247 billion emails are sent daily
- In the time it takes you to read this sentence, 20 million emails will be sent
- The average email user receives about 147 emails per day
- Checking email every five minutes adds up to over 32,000 interruptions a year!
If you’re not careful, your email account can easily turn from a convenient communication tool into a raging beast!
This month we’d like to address common email issues, such as inbox overload, and offer you tips, tricks, and practical solutions for taming the email monster. Even if you think your inbox is under control, we’ve got some great ideas to streamline processes and save you time everyday. Our series this month will help you control incoming email volume, use your time more efficiently, and write better emails to help others use their time efficiently as well!
Stay tuned for weekly advice on how to become the master of the email beast and take back control of those precious hours in your life!
