It seems like it’s the first thing you should do when you get into work: open your email and see what has happened since you left the day before.  But before you even log into your computer, productivity experts say you should do one thing, and it’s today’s Small Step.

Write down and prioritize your goals for the day.

You know there will be many little fires you’ll have to put out, so having a master list helps you know what needs attention right now – and what can wait fora little bit.

Here are some other tips on how to make sure that email doesn’t rule your work life and schedule