I finally stopped trying to answer every single email the second it came in
Used to think being 'responsive' meant replying instantly, but it just made me a ping-pong ball all day. Now I check my inbox at 10am, 2pm, and 4pm, and my focus is way better. Anyone else have a specific schedule that actually works for them?
That "ping-pong ball all day" feeling is so real. I used to get pulled in a million directions just like that. Your schedule sounds perfect, those set times to check in make total sense. It's like you put up a fence so your brain can actually do its work. I'm still working on my own routine but seeing this makes me want to try something similar.