10 Gmail Hacks To Keep Your Inbox From Ruining Your Life

Summer’s coming to an end, which means it’s time to get back to the daily grind. If you were lucky enough to take one last vacation — or at least a long weekend — you’re probably returning to an overflowing inbox. And, that’s pretty much the worst.

The average “knowledge worker” (if you sit at a desk, that likely means you) spends roughly 28% of her day reading and responding to email. That adds up to several months of your life every year devoted to sifting through your inbox.

Want to reallocate a few of those hours to drinking margaritas on the beach, or doing just about anything else? We thought so. Check out these tips for turning your inbox into a productivity powerhouse.