Gmail Addict? Read This!

<h1>Gmail Addict? Read This!</h1>Author: <a title="Igor Kheifets" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/igor-kheifets/152504.htm">Igor Kheifets</a> There something about logging in to your Gmail, expecting to see a letter from a friend or an associate that will make you feel important, isn't it? I used to check my email every 2 minutes when I switched to Firefox browser and downloaded Google Toolbar Add On for the first time in my life. I was so fascinated with the fact that I didn't have to actually visit the inbox to be notified of new messages that I couldn't stop myself from clicking on the red-white envelope icon under the bookmarks panel. I used to "eagle-eye" that little Gmail envelope-waiting for it to switch and let me know that there's a new message waiting for me to be read. I used to check my email while talking with people on Skype, watching YouTube videos, writing articles, writing blog posts, etc. Long story short-I became a Gmail addict. When I wasn't working-I still checked my email every ten minutes. It even got to a point where my girlfriend made me unplug the internet connection to have a talk with me. Only now I realize how embarrassing that was. Moreover, after reading this article, that talks about how smoking pot lowers your IQ less then checking email, I realized how STUPID it was. I could have been better off smoking pot instead-that way I'd keep most of my IQ intact. What a tough lesson to learn... Today, I work in focused 1.5 hour chunks and check my email once a day ...OK, 2-5 times-but still, way less then I used to when I was a Gmail Addict. I got rid of my horrible addiction. I learned to spend most of time being productive, improving my focus ability. And I am really glad that I do, because with the amount of projects I took upon myself-I am going to need every bit of productivity I can get. The vast majority of the people who are looking to increase their productivity tend to neglect the fact that the biggest problems lies within their habits. We condition ourselves to act a certain way until we're totally unconscious of it. The first step to increasing your productivity is AWARENESS. Become aware of your behavior patterns and you'll increase your productivity by 100%. Question: What about You? Are You Addicted to Gmail? How many times a day do you check your Email? Leave a comment!About the Author: To get more tips on how to increase your productivity and become much more efficient as an entrepreneur or a business owner, please visit:
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There something about logging in to your Gmail, expecting to see a letter from a friend or an associate that will make you feel important, isn't it? I used to check my email every 2 minutes when I switched to Firefox browser and downloaded Google Toolbar Add On for the first time in my life.

I was so fascinated with the fact that I didn't have to actually visit the inbox to be notified of new messages that I couldn't stop myself from clicking on the red-white envelope icon under the bookmarks panel.

I used to "eagle-eye" that little Gmail envelope-waiting for it to switch and let me know that there's a new message waiting for me to be read. I used to check my email while talking with people on Skype, watching YouTube videos, writing articles, writing blog posts, etc.

Long story short-I became a Gmail addict. When I wasn't working-I still checked my email every ten minutes. It even got to a point where my girlfriend made me unplug the internet connection to have a talk with me.

Only now I realize how embarrassing that was. Moreover, after reading this article, that talks about how smoking pot lowers your IQ less then checking email, I realized how STUPID it was. I could have been better off smoking pot instead-that way I'd keep most of my IQ intact. What a tough lesson to learn...

Today, I work in focused 1.5 hour chunks and check my email once a day ...OK, 2-5 times-but still, way less then I used to when I was a Gmail Addict.

I got rid of my horrible addiction. I learned to spend most of time being productive, improving my focus ability. And I am really glad that I do, because with the amount of projects I took upon myself-I am going to need every bit of productivity I can get.

The vast majority of the people who are looking to increase their productivity tend to neglect the fact that the biggest problems lies within their habits. We condition ourselves to act a certain way until we're totally unconscious of it.

The first step to increasing your productivity is AWARENESS. Become aware of your behavior patterns and you'll increase your productivity by 100%.

Question: What about You? Are You Addicted to Gmail? How many times a day do you check your Email? Leave a comment!

To get more tips on how to increase your productivity and become much more efficient as an entrepreneur or a business owner, please visit: www.IgorHelpsYouSucceed.com

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