Unfortunately, they are nearly inescapable. They can, however, be managed. The trick is to use labels and filters. Labels will allow you to be decisive about your emails i.e. respond to them, act on them, delete them, or even archive them. You need to create labels in which all your emails can be sorted. Once you have these ready, you can keep them from intruding in your schedules. Filters are even more excellent when it comes to managing your inbox. Use labels and filters in conjunction and you can have your emails managed automatically. All it takes is to set these filters up once and you’ll be free of your emails forever. Well, nearly.