​5 tips to help you be more productive 1. Set clear measurable goals that are limited in time but achievable. Then it will be easier to achieve what you want. 2) Turn off alerts for new messages. They don't take much time, but they are very distracting. 3 Don't get hung up on getting as much done as possible. The key is to do what is important to you. 4. Don't respond to every new message right away, check your social media schedule several times a day. 5. Make bad habits more costly by agreeing with someone to pay for each penalty.