Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. Email has become a cornerstone of professional ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. Constant email notifications and the urge to respond ...

Every morning used to start with a flood of emails and a derailed to-do list. Then I stopped. Now, the quiet hours before noon are mine—and I'm getting more done than ever. I knew I'd enjoy some of ...

I've deleted social media apps from my phone, but was still hooked to my email app. Deleting it freed up time in my day for more meaningful things. Checking my email less actually helped me to stay on ...

The negative effects of checking your emails outside of working hours extends to your partner, as well as you. Although those who regularly check their inboxes when out of the office don’t believe ...

At first glance, my emails are polite and warm, after all "I'm just checking" in on a deadline but "no worries either way". However, a closer look reveals my messages are punctuated by unnecessary ...