Personal, team-wide, or employee productivity can feel elusive—surely, you’ve complained at least once about there not being enough hours in the day. But here’s a fun secret: You don’t need more time. You just need better time management skills.

For example, studies have shown that, on average, most people spend 147 minutes per day on social media. That’s over two and a half hours of mindless scrolling—as in, not working. When you combine that with hours spent checking emails, unexpected work-from-home interruptions, and too many meetings, how can you do enough? In this article, you’ll learn how to get more done and feel good in the long term.

13 tips on how to get more done

Like most things in life, getting more things done is about balance. Your levels of productivity will only increase temporarily if you push full steam ahead without taking care of your personal needs and mental health. In the long run, you’ll find yourself burnt out—and longing for a nap time and again. The below time management tips can keep you working and thriving for good.

1. Work during your own peak hours

You might feel pressure to follow a set routine. We’ve all heard the stories of billionaires swearing that waking up at dawn and drinking kale smoothies is the only way to succeed. But people are unique creatures, and everyone has their own optimal working hours, so find what works for you and stick to it.

Consistency matters more than doing things the “right way.” If your schedule is flexible and the best time of day for you is the stroke of midnight, then don’t fight your natural rhythm. Get that big thing done as one day becomes the next instead of first thing in the morning.

2. Make your schedule the evening before

Taking anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes every night to plan your next day is a great way to maximize your productivity. Sure, doing so might mean one fewer episode of that show you’re binging, but it’ll ultimately allow for a smoother workday.

You can try calendar blocking to account for each hour of the workday. This method can help you hold yourself accountable—you’ll know to finish that high-priority task right after your morning walk. Or maybe it works better for you to instead list your biggest priorities—the things you absolutely must get done. Give each task an estimate of how long it’ll take, and there you have it: a schedule.

3. Use a task list

There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned to-do list, but sometimes, a big, growing list of scribbled, handwritten tasks can feel overwhelming. A crisp, neat digital task list like Fellow's Streams tool can be a huge relief. With Streams, you can customize and template your digital notepad so you can see your tasks exactly how you’d like. You can share your task list with others too so you all stay on the same page. You’ll start—and finish—every day with no hassle.