Several tools make my life easier, and I have reached a point where I cannot leave without them. Here is a couple of these browser tools for example:
Gmail reverse conversation
This is a great tool to put the most recent email on top o a thread. Follow this link for more significant detail about the applicability of this add-on for Chrome or Brave https://www.gmail-reverse-conversation.com/ or you can download it and install in your browser at this link https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/gmail-conversation-thread/fkplphcelnmocakmefjmpnohnfgkibkk/related?hl=es/
Open windows instead of tabs
One of the must-have add-ons on my browser is this https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/new-tab-new-window/dndlcbaomdoggooaficldplkcmkfpgff
if your workflow gets crowded with tabs, you should try this.