Aunty B: My email inbox is out of control and I’m not getting any work done – Help!

Dear Aunty B,

I’ve become one of those people I can’t stand – I’m forever complaining about how many emails are in my inbox and my inability to get on top of them.

On a good day, I receive upwards of 150 emails and it feels like I am losing a constant battle. The emails are coming from people both inside and outside of my business and I don’t know how to stay on top of them, let alone get ahead.

Please help!

Swamped,

Melbourne

Dear Swamped,

Love it or loathe it, email is still a necessary part of being in business.

While I’ve never been someone who achieves a zero inbox each day – I’d rather spend my time on much more interesting things – I believe it is an absolute must for all professionals to have a strategy for tackling email.