1 Once a week, look at your to do list  (e.g. Wunderlist), Customer Relationship Management system (e.g. icomplete) or Notes(e.g. Evernote).

2 Identify 5 essential tasks to complete by the end of the week. 

3 Do whatever it takes to get those 5 essential tasks done.

That's just one essential task each work day, allowing you plenty of time for distractions. 

Top Dog Tip - If you're not a 'plan in advance' kind of worker, there's a good chance, you'll underestimate the time it will take...

Take action each time you read an email.

If no action is required 

1. If you don’t need it delete it!

2. File it

3. If the email contains information or attachments that you need to read later, file it in a folder called READ. Once you have read it, remember to file it in an appropriate folder for future reference.

If action is required

1. Take appropriate action and either delete or file the email.

2. If the action required will be ongoing or you do not have time to respond, find your preferred...