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My System for Staying on Top of Emails

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: crystal@moneysavingmom.com

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