What is Outbox Anxiety? Okay, so you’ve crafted the perfect email – it’s concise, informative, covers everything you need to say and it’s professional. Fine, only now you are wondering if every word is spelled correctly and if each comma is properly applied. It’s concise, but now does it sound too rude? It’s informative, but wait…will they feel like you aren’t giving them enough credit? It’s professional sure, but I thought we were all friends here! [Frantic delete] [Frantic delete] [Frantic delete] [Frantic delete] [Frantic delete]

Outbox Anxiety – it’s that intense feeling of foreboding that overcomes you as your mouse hovers over the send button. The fear of typos, massive miscommunication and worse!

What causes a person to suffer from this inconvenient condition? Compulsive Proofing Syndrome with a moderate case of a Self-Conscious Complex could bring on OA. Even a case of Erratic Deletion Disorder could cause a violent flare-up.

Sure, I fabricated the name of this condition, but it’s real. At some point everyone has/will experience the symptoms. Is there a cure? If you find one, email me.

Are you suffering from OA?