{"id":2016,"date":"2012-10-08T06:16:52","date_gmt":"2012-10-08T11:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=2016"},"modified":"2012-10-09T22:06:15","modified_gmt":"2012-10-10T03:06:15","slug":"breaking-through-email-overload","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/breaking-through-email-overload\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking Through Email Overload"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Email overload is taking over\u00a0paper overload! The email tsunami and electronic technology can\u00a0overwhelm\u00a0and paralyze you.\u00a0 Use one of these tips to help you make a difference during your computer time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Synchronize all your technology using IMAP. With this system, you can add and delete information on one machine and all machines will be updated.\u00a0 Not sure what to do, get a great technology person to assist.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure all your spam filters are up to date. 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