I get distracted easily when I’m sitting at my computer. Any time a new email pops up I stop what I’m doing to check it out. It’s incredibly bad for my productivity.
I can’t tell you how many articles I’ve read recently that say close your email and just open it occasionally. I didn’t think I could but I started to and the result was immediate: I get more done in less time AND all my email still gets answered.
If you get distracted like me you should give it a shot.
