Tackle Your Hardest Task Before Checking Email
- Dr. Erin Anderson Williams
- Sep 2
- 1 min read
Updated: Sep 16
Most people start their day in their inbox, responding to other people’s requests before their own priorities. The result? Your energy gets drained, and the most important work never gets touched.
Why It Works
Your brain is sharpest in the morning, making it the best time for deep, focused work.
Completing your hardest task early builds momentum and confidence for the rest of the day.
You protect your goals from being hijacked by emails, pings, and other people’s agendas.
How to Do It:
Start your morning with a clear list: what’s the one task that matters most?
Block 60–90 minutes before checking email or opening your phone.
Once it’s done, then check email — you’ll feel lighter, not guilty.
When you win the morning, you win the day. Take back your focus by doing what matters most before the inbox ever gets your attention.
About Dr. Erin & On Purpose Strategies and Solutions
Dr. Erin Anderson-Williams is a bold, multi-passionate educator, mentor, and entrepreneur devoted to helping ambitious professionals build the executive skills required to lead fulfilling lives - financially, relationally, and personally. Through her company On Purpose Strategies and Solution, she equips high-capacity leaders and teams with intentional strategies that bridge the gap between performance and purpose.
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