At first glance, my emails are polite and warm, after all "I'm just checking" in on a deadline but "no worries either way".

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 ...

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