8 Social Media Management Tips to Stay Productive and Positive While Working

4. Keep Your Emotions Positive

Negative emotions, such as anxiety and depression, can lower cognitive performance, hinder creativity, and make you less productive. Not to mention, being in a bad mood makes it hard to focus on the task at hand.

Positivity is a virtuous cycle. It builds on itself so kick off your day on a high note. For example, you can create a morning ritual that will put you in a good mood before starting the workday.

Also, keep your mindset positive by having mood-boosting snacks handy (e.g., nuts, bananas) and taking a power nap when necessary to boost your focus. If you get stuck in a rut, find something that will take your attention away from what’s bothering you. When you feel stressed or tense, consciously lower your shoulders and release the tension. You can also try journaling to help you process negative feelings.

You may feel isolated at times if you work from home and it’s tempting to use social media to connect with others. However, doing so can become a major distraction. Instead, build a support network with people who understand your challenges and connect with them via other channels and/or in person.

5. Improve Your Work Environment

If you work from home, don’t short-change yourself by squatting in any corner that’s not occupied at the moment. Create a dedicated workspace and make sure it’s designed to keep you focused and eliminate distractions.

If possible, set up your workspace in a room so you can close the door to minimize disruptions and signal to everyone in the house that you’re not to be disturbed. Declutter the space because clutter can impact your productivity – it’s distracting, hinders creativity, slows you down, and causes stress.

Invest in a desk and chair that promote good posture to help prevent aches and pains that result from sitting at the computer for prolonged periods. Some people like to use a standing desk or treadmill desk while others prefer to sit on an exercise ball. Experiment to find a setup that works for you.

6. Get Quality Sleep

Lack of sleep or poor sleep will leave you tired, groggy, cranky, and irritable in the morning – which is not a good way to start your day! Sleep is essential for brain functions and helps you improve focus, be more creative, and regulate your mood, which will boost your productivity.

To get high-quality sleep consistently, you can establish a bedtime routine to prime your body to rest, create a bedroom environment that’s conducive to relaxation, and use a high-quality mattress that will help you stay asleep comfortably all night.

For social media managers who work at the computer most of the day, the blue light from screens can be particularly disruptive because it delays melatonin production. Turn off the screens one hour before bedtime and use “night mode” on your phone and computer to reduce the amount of blue light emitted. You can also use glasses that filter out blue light to minimize exposure.

7. Incorporate Movements and Outdoor Time

Exercise is closely linked to improved workplace productivity. It releases feel-good hormones that keep you in a positive mood, boost alertness, and make you feel energized. It also helps you stay in optimal physical health and mental wellbeing so you can have the stamina to handle the demand of your work.

Also, make an effort to spend some time outside each day. Being outdoors increases productivity by improving short-term memory, sparking creativity, decreasing stress, increasing concentration, boosting positivity, and increasing mindfulness.

As a social media manager, your schedule is often fast-paced and unpredictable. It’s easy to get caught in a whirlwind of client requests and before you know it, the day is over. However, taking time out to recharge is the key to staying productive in the long-run. Block out time on your calendar each day for movements and activities – even if it’s just a 20-minute walk around the block – to help you stay focused and positive.

8. Manage Your Time Effectively

Are you spending your time on the right tasks and using it efficiently on revenue-generating activity? Social media can create a frantic environment that will cause you to be reactive and/or do busywork. To make sure you’re doing what matters, you need to hone your time management skills and use your time wisely.

Use an app (e.g. Toggl) to track the time you spend on each project. This can help you better determine the ROI and anticipate the efforts required for future projects so you can budget your time effectively.

When you’re managing multiple accounts on various platforms, it’s tempting to multitask. But doing so comes with a high cognitive cost – your IQ drops and stress hormones spike when multitasking. You’re actually not as productive as you think and you’re more likely to make mistakes that will take more time to fix.

The Takeaway

The social media world is fast-paced and always-on, so you need to be at tip-top shape every day to manage multiple accounts and generate outcomes that will keep your clients coming back.

As you work hard, don’t forget to keep track of your results and celebrate success. Tracking results will allow you to make improvements that will increase your productivity. Having a stellar track record also allows you to command a higher fee, which can boost your ROI.

Meanwhile, celebrating success helps you recognize your achievements. This is the key to staying positive and upbeat – it will keep you productive and effective, creating a virtuoso cycle that will generate even better results!