4 things to consider before trying a new productivity tip — mashable.com

These days, we're flooded with ideas for working better, faster, and longer. Want to take control of your inbox? Try checking your email periodically instead of leaving Gmail open — or alternatively, answering every message as soon as you read it — or taking a 10-day email hiatus. With so many conflicting suggestions, it can be difficult to figure out the best strategy for, well, anything. We've got a secret for you. The best strategy totally varies from person to person. It's all about figuring out which productivity tricks fit with your working style.

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