Bad habit Quote by Jocelyn K. Glei
““people have a really bad habit of coming in and checking e-mail first thing in the morning. And for many people, the morning is the most productive time. E-mail is very, very tempting, so they basically sacrifice their productive time for e-mail. The second””
About This Quote
Morning email checking erodes peak productivity by diverting focus to low‑value tasks.
In simple terms: Checking email in the morning reduces productivity.
Delay email until after high‑priority work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- morning work sessions
- creative projects
- deep work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What tasks truly need immediate email attention?
- How can you protect morning focus?
Email can be urgent; ignoring may cause issues.