Slow down checking for new messages

[Spin]

Gurus,

Running Outlook 2003 in Corporate mode. Exchange 2003 server on the
back-end. Is there anyway to make my Outlook client check for new messages
only like say, every 30 minutes? I am trying to organize my time better and
I find that email being delivered to me as soon as it is sent is a
distraction.

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

No, but you can impose some self-discipline. Set a time each hour when you
will deal with incoming mail such as on the half-hour. If there is no need
to respond immediately, then don't - keep working on the task at hand until
half past the hour.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.


After furious head scratching, Spin asked:

| Gurus,
|
| Running Outlook 2003 in Corporate mode. Exchange 2003 server on the
| back-end. Is there anyway to make my Outlook client check for new
| messages only like say, every 30 minutes? I am trying to organize my
| time better and I find that email being delivered to me as soon as it
| is sent is a distraction.

 

[Spin]

LOL, thanks for the reality check and advice.