An easier workday is definitely possible when you follow one simple step: talk to people instead of sending an email. In person works best, but picking up the phone also works - just as long as it doesn't involve TYPING.
With everyone being as busy as we all are - just making a call or walking over to someone's office is quicker, people can't misunderstand your "tone" when they are actually talking to you (which can save a TON of time in editing an email to ensure that comments are clear and can't be misinterpreted), and if there is a moment of back and forth discussion - you've just saved a million minutes and an overstuffed inbox.
I'm just saying that talking with people actually means better productivity than emailing someone and it's better for improving work relationships. Of course, emails are sometimes necessary: meeting recaps, communication of decisions, or just to document something in writing.
Give yourself an easier, more productive workday - try to avoid crafting a great email. That's right - type less, talk more. Make better connections today.
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