Thanks so much, Loleen, I have been using this method for a few months now and it has made my email so much easier to deal with! I have created several rules for filtering out things to read later when I have a chunk of time available (like your newsletter!), created a rule for cc'd email going to a separate folder (HUGE timesaver!), and created 3 folders to quickly sort my incoming emails that still make it to my inbox ("follow up today", "follow up this week", and "follow up later"). I also created a rule over vacation to filter ALL mail to a separate "hidden" folder so that my inbox would always appear empty and I wouldn't be tempted to respond to messages over break. This winter break was the first time I was able to stick to my plan and take a true break from work email. Thank you!!!
I am so happy to hear this, Ellyn! I recently created a filter for out of office replies. Your idea for an everything filter takes things to a new level. I am inspired for my next break! :-)
Thanks so much, Loleen, I have been using this method for a few months now and it has made my email so much easier to deal with! I have created several rules for filtering out things to read later when I have a chunk of time available (like your newsletter!), created a rule for cc'd email going to a separate folder (HUGE timesaver!), and created 3 folders to quickly sort my incoming emails that still make it to my inbox ("follow up today", "follow up this week", and "follow up later"). I also created a rule over vacation to filter ALL mail to a separate "hidden" folder so that my inbox would always appear empty and I wouldn't be tempted to respond to messages over break. This winter break was the first time I was able to stick to my plan and take a true break from work email. Thank you!!!
I am so happy to hear this, Ellyn! I recently created a filter for out of office replies. Your idea for an everything filter takes things to a new level. I am inspired for my next break! :-)
Thanks, Loleen, for the excellent advice; I am going to follow these.
I hope it is useful for you!