From Psychologies · Ava Skoupsky · · 50s
Why Some People Delay Opening Important Emails
Emails feel urgent but people delay opening them, even when they know it's important.
In brief
Emails feel urgent but people delay opening them, even when they know it's important. People delay opening important emails due to procrastination and mental overload, which can reduce wellbeing. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Emails Feel Urgent But Delayed
People delay opening important emails even when they know it's urgent.
“Il a été constaté que les personnes vigilantes étaient plus susceptibles d'utiliser le courrier électronique efficacement”
Procrastination Links to Email Delay
Procrastinators delay email processing, causing less effective handling of messages.
“Les personnes procrastinatrices... étaient plus susceptibles de retarder le traitement de leurs courriels”
Mental Overload Causes Email Avoidance
Constant notifications and information overload lead to mental strain.
“Une charge de courriels élevée est associée à une altération du bien-être”
Emails Increase Stress Levels
Email overload is a specific stressor that affects daily life.
“Les résultats suggèrent que la surcharge de courriels constitue un facteur de stress particulier”
Daily Habits to Reduce Email Stress
Set specific times to check emails and take breaks from screens.
The takeaway
People delay opening important emails due to procrastination and mental overload, which can reduce wellbeing.
