How to avoid mail in gmail

The pesky mail notifications in Gmail! Here are some ways to minimize or avoid them:

  1. Turn off notifications: Go to your Gmail settings (gear icon) > General > Notifications. Uncheck the box next to "Notifications" to disable notifications for new emails.
  2. Use the "No notifications" setting: In your Gmail settings, go to the "General" tab and scroll down to the "Notifications" section. Click on "No notifications" to disable notifications for all emails.
  3. Set up filters: Create filters to automatically sort, forward, or delete emails that you don't want to receive notifications for. Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab in your Gmail settings.
  4. Use labels instead of filters: If you don't want to use filters, you can use labels to categorize your emails. This way, you can still keep track of your emails without receiving notifications.
  5. Turn off "New email notifications" for specific labels: Go to your Gmail settings > Labels > New email notifications. Uncheck the box next to the label(s) you don't want to receive notifications for.
  6. Use the "Mute" feature: If you receive a lot of emails from a specific sender or topic, you can mute the conversation to stop receiving notifications. Go to the email conversation and click on the three dots > Mute.
  7. Use a third-party email client: If you're tired of Gmail's notifications, you can try using a third-party email client like Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Airmail.
  8. Set up a "Do not disturb" schedule: Go to your Gmail settings > General > Do not disturb. Set a schedule for when you don't want to receive notifications.
  9. Use the "Priority Inbox" feature: Gmail's Priority Inbox feature helps you focus on important emails by moving less important emails to a separate tab. This can help reduce the number of notifications you receive.
  10. Consider using a different email provider: If you're really frustrated with Gmail's notifications, you might consider switching to a different email provider that offers more customization options for notifications.

Remember, you can always adjust these settings to find a balance that works for you.