Conflicting Feelings About Email
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There’s something about a clear inbox that instantly makes me feel calmer, like I can finally exhale.
But then there are those days when my inbox fills up with 30 emails. None of them are urgent, so I let them sit. I focus on something more important, something that actually needs my full attention.
And yet, when I finally take the time, maybe a day or two later, to clear them out, I notice the shift. I feel lighter, more in control. Calmer. The strange thing is, I hadn’t even realized I wasn’t calm before.
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That’s where the conflict comes in.
Email so often isn’t the truly important stuff. It can wait. And still, it affects how I feel throughout the day, even when I know it shouldn't.
I hate the feeling of loose ends, like I owe someone a reply, like something’s hanging over me.
You can tell yourself a hundred times, "It’s fine. The emails can wait." But it doesn’t change the feeling.
Can anyone else relate? Do you have any magical tips or strategies that make email feel less... heavy?
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Sarah Weingarten
Meet Sarah
As the oldest of nine kids with two working parents, I grew up juggling many responsibilities at home. Organization and time management became my lifeline amidst the chaos.
I attended the Cornell Hotel School and pursued my childhood dream of working in the hospitality industry. In 2016, I launched Happy Spaces, combining my passion for structure and efficiency with helping others.
I love working with students to develop essential organizational, time management, and study skills. These skills empower them to reach their full potential, build confidence, and create a future they feel good about.