When was the last time you really looked at your email address?

Here are a few things to consider when deciding if it’s time for an email upgrade.

A reference to that band I loved, but all my friends teased me about?

(No judgment herewe all made those kinds of choices.)

So much in my life has changed dramatically since creating that very first address.

So, does your original email still suit who you’ve become?

Or might it be time for a new one that better reflects the perspectives and priorities you now hold?

It just didn’t feel right when I reached out to my bosses in my then-new field.

It just became an unnecessary barrier that I had to get past each time.

So, I decided it was time for a refresh.

I went fora new email addressthat could introduce myself rather plainly without the outdated musical reference.

Spammers and marketers have spent a long timecollecting your email addressesand bombarding you with junk mail.

To them, your email is just another data pointnot a real person.

It’s frustrating to have your time and attention diverted to emails you’ll just delete.

The solution is simple: create a new, clean email address that is shared selectively.

A spam-free inbox means better focus on genuine conversations that matter.

Perhaps past emails are filled with memories you’d rather not revisit every time you open your inbox.

Privacy is also improved.