Email

A good strategy for reading email is important in order to get through the numerous messages that fill my inbox. Email had become a part of everyday life, and I check it almost every time I go on the internet. When I first log on to one of my many email accounts, I quickly scan my inbox. I look to see who the messages are from and what the subject says. Then I begin deleting what is not important, which is most of the messages. After I have deleted what is not wanted, I open the remaining emails. If the message is from an organization or the university, I read it quickly, searching for pertinent information. If the email is from a family member or friend, I read it slowly and then reply if necessary. I check my two main email accounts everyday in order to keep my inbox from overflowing and doing so has become a habit.

Reading through email quickly is important to my strategy. It allows me to find what is needed and delete what is not without spending too much time doing so. I find myself checking my email everyday out of habit. My strategy focuses on important messages and deletes what is not needed. I find that checking the sender and the subject allows me to decide if I need to read the message at all. Spam can often be spotted right away just by looking at the sender. Looking at the subject also gives me an idea as to what the email is about, which can help me decide if I need to respond now or later. While some people spend hours checking and replying to emails, I like to spend as little time as possible.