1. I am not distracted when email arrives in my inbox

2. I check my email no more than 4 times during the workday

3. After I check my email, I either handle everything in my inbox or move it to files that allow me to manage my work.  My Inbox is empty.

4. I place emails in folders, and use folders to manage my work.

5. I regularly purge my sent mail and folders.

6. I avoid letting my email pull me away from more important tasks.

7. Email does not stress me out.

8. My “automatic send/receive” is either turned off or set to at least 90 minutes.

9. I close or minimize my email when I am not working on it.

10. My emails contain only one subject.

11. My emails have very detailed subject lines.

12. My emails contain the main point or request in the first 2 sentences.

13. My emails are brief and to the point.

14. I use Tasks, Reminders, and Flags to manage my work

15. I attach an autosignature containing all of my contact information on every email

16. I copy only the people who really need to have the information

17. I avoid creating work bubbles with the amount of emails I send (e.g. sending all emails on a weekend)

18. I avoid using email to initiate urgent issues.

19. I avoid using email to communicate sensitive issues, “constructive” criticism, or controversial/argumentative subjects.

20. I use the phone, meetings or personal visits when communications can be complicated, confusing or misinterpreted.

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