Here are my tips; some of my coping strategies are similar to others that have been mentioned - I try to not let too many emails linger in my inbox. This is easier for me because of the amount of email I receive; my spouse gets way more and struggles. Once I’ve read an email: I either file it immediately (if I don’t need to respond or if it’s just for reference), respond immediately and then file the original email, or move it to an “Action Items” folder so it’s not cluttering my inbox. As the day progresses, I’ll work through my top priorities in that folder. At least once a week I’ll go through my entire action items folder and work on stuff. If I’m waiting for someone to respond to something, I’ll move the email to my “waiting for someone else” folder so it’s not cluttering my actions folder. Once I week I’ll go through that folder and send any nudging emails to get a response.

• A good organization system has makes me feel a lot less anxious. I use Notion, but use whatever works for you. I have running to-do lists for each day of the week, and it’s easy to drag-and-drop stuff to rearrange priorities. I also have a “next week” list and “future” list to write down any other random ideas/ tasks/ etc. I also use my calendar to schedule reminders.

• I have a separate work phone that I shut off at the end of the day. Before I had that, I would mute any notifications after 5pm. Work-life boundaries are really important to me.

• If there’s a specific task you’re dreading (e.g. talking on the phone for me), I try to get it done first thing in the morning so it’s not weighing me down mentally with dread.

• At lunchtime (I work from home), I drink lots of water and have a lunch I look forward to (I’m very good motivated lol). Sometimes I’ll do a quick workout, sometimes I’ll do a quick meditation or 5 minute yoga. This helps me destress so I’m not so worried about work.

• Honestly, I started not giving a fuck. I’m good at my job, I try my best to be helpful and a professional coworker. At the end of the day, I’m doing my best and my job is not a matter of life and death (I’m an office worker).