Fear of missing a lead or opportunity feeds this obsession. I have just recently made myself limit checking them to 3 times a day. This has freed up my time and lessened the sense of urgency I used to attach to emails.

Thanks for sharing your ideas!

Rachel

I would imagine there are a lot of women (myself included) who can relate to the idea that perhaps this email prison is a procrastination strategy he he. In the moment it makes us feel “busy” but at the end of the day it’s not productive or moving our businesses forward.

Andrea, thanks for sharing this topic with the community!
Kim, thanks for getting a conversation started.

My Best,

Gina Bell
IAWBO President & Founder

I couldn’t agree more, when I sit in front of my computer I am a constant “Send & Receive” slave, but when I take a break I actually realize I love the silence!

I do think it is a way to procrastinate and not work on the important things, we all have to continue making the little changes to get us to where we want to be.

Andrea

My name is Kimberly, and I have an email addiction. LOL!

So often, I get such great email from clients, mentors and even random people, that I get addicted to the new ideas and awesome feedback.
Strange thing is, when I am away from my computer (for a day, or weekend) I don’t miss the email, it’s only when I’m stuck at my desk…so maybe I’m using it as a procrastination tool, as well as a “high”
Either way, thanks for letting me know I am not alone, and providing me with tips to end this for good.

Kimberly Englot