In appreciation of terseness
Yesterday I read over an email I had recently sent to someone. It was so winding and in and out and around and around, I could hardly figure out what it was I had been trying to say. Why didn't I just get to the point? Why couldn't I get right down to business. There is a lesson here for me that has nothing to do with the time I spend. It has to do with being clear. It's about time I learned to be direct.
The person I was sending an email to just needed some straight information, and I gave them a whole song and dance.
I believe my lesson now is to be a bit more left brain and not so overwhelminglyy right brain.
I can do it. I am going to do it. I don't have to tell all my random thoughts. They are no longer of interest to me.
The next blog will be on a different subject.
Comments
This is a very efficient left-brain-decision, Gloria. Wanting to be clear and concise, you willd handle as much email has you used to in 75% less time. Then you would have time for a new addiction.
Are you sure, Normand, it is 75%? I am addicted to percentages.
Briefly, way to go, Gloria! Loving you!
Perhaps a form from now on where I check one!
Yes.
No.
Maybe.
Sorry.
Did I cover everything?
Doh - that should be on the form too.
And add, "Don't send me any more emails, thanks."
Oh, no. The fact is I do want to receive them.
Gloria, you could always set up and automated response to the emails if for some reason you still feel you might be neglecting one or two on your "days off."
Just have a little message that says "thankyou for your email. I am enjoying my time away from emails and the computer,to just be."
Then when you return from your day(s)off , you can choose to answer any that you feel are in need of an answer or not. and just carry on.
Good for you for taking time for Gloria.