Key Point 6 - Free Yourself from your email obsession

Question 1

How can checking your email become a distraction?

Answer 1

Checking emails can become a distraction due to the anticipation of finding interesting content, similar to a slot machine, leading to procrastination and frustration.

Question 2

How much time do office workers spend on reading and answering emails daily?

Answer 2

Office workers spend almost three hours reading and answering emails from their inboxes daily, which adds up to 13 hours per workweek.

Question 3

What is the 321 Zero Method suggested by Kevin Kruse to reduce email time?

Answer 3

The 321 Zero Method involves checking your inbox only three times a day (morning, noon, and night) and spending 21 minutes each time to clean the inbox, aiming to have zero unread emails by the end.

Question 4

What are some ways to treat or prevent email addiction?

Answer 4

Ways to prevent email addiction include turning off email notifications, unsubscribing from intrusive newsletters, and filtering emails using the Four Ds (Do it, Delegate it, Defer it, Delete it).

Question 5

What are the Four Ds used for filtering emails?

Answer 5

The Four Ds are: Do it (complete the task immediately), Delegate it (assign the task to someone else), Defer it (schedule a specific time to address the task), and Delete it (remove unnecessary emails).