Are you a perfectionist or a procrastinator? Your email inbox could have the answer.
At work I just try to keep my inbox as empty as possible. And that means, according to this article, that I am a perfectionist. Hmmm. I’ve always heard keeping your inbox empty was a good sign of efficiency, and I’m pleased with how well I stay on top of it.
But the article suggests I may have a “Pavlovian-like attachment” to my inbox, meaning that I perk up every time I hear a ding that alerts me to a new message. These frequent interruptions could adversely affect my productivity and concentration — and they do, honestly. I cope by keeping lists so that I can rebound from the constant distractions. But I hate to think of the opposite scenario with the overstuffed inbox.
Which P-word applies to you? Find out more here.
