Most people dread having to check their email each week. Some are even expected to check it before and after work has ended. This is time that we could spend being more productive. If you want to work email around your life instead of the other way around, think about these tips. Schedule email time into your day. Check it only once or twice a day at specific times. Only include necessary recipients in your email. This cuts down on replies. Also, utilize the rules function to sort and get rid of unnecessary messages.