Making midlife pivots, with The Frugal Girl
Kristen, aka "The Frugal Girl," shares her strategies for reinvention See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 02, 2025•25 min
Before Breakfast
In each bite-sized, daily episode of Before Breakfast, host Laura Vanderkam shares a time management strategy or an answer to a listener’s schedule question. How can listeners make the most of their time, both at work and at home? The mission is to give listeners practical tools to feel less busy and get more done.
Episodes
Just put in the time
Make time for long-term projects, long before the deadline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 01, 2025•5 min
Offer 3 options
Be the first mover when it comes to scheduling things See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2025•5 min
Second Cup: All opposed should offer ideas
Constructive feedback is helpful, complaining is not See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2025•6 min
Second Cup: Make mid-year resolutions
New Year's isn't the only time to choose positive change See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28, 2025•5 min
Morning time can be family time
Take advantage of the early hours to nurture your relationships See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2025•5 min
How to let go of the guilt
Figure out where the time goes and you'll feel better about your time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2025•6 min
Give time themes, with Mike Vardy
Time management expert Mike Vardy shares how "time crafting" can make you more effective See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 25, 2025•27 min
Rethink what's family friendly
Many jobs can be flexible if you want them to be See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2025•5 min
Life is stressful and life is wonderful
Don't let low moments stop you from seeing the good ones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2025•4 min
Second Cup: Until we meet again
Be clear on next steps, so everyone stays accountable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2025•6 min
Second Cup: Focus on process, not outcome
Set goals where you are in charge of success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2025•6 min
People did that
Humans have done amazing things, and you can too See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2025•5 min
Have your answers ready
Smart answers to small talk questions open the door to better conversations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2025•5 min
Making work more efficient, with Juliet Schor
Prof. Juliet Schor, author of Four Days a Week, shares how organizations can make the workplace work better See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2025•29 min
After 5 p.m. it's Friday
How to cultivate a weekend mindset, even during the week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2025•5 min
Little deposits add up
Aim to add to your career capital account every day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 16, 2025•5 min
Second Cup: Practice TOAD time
Going "together outside after dinner" can transform your evenings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2025•5 min
Second Cup: Set your summer hours
Be mindful about whether your schedule will change See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2025•6 min
What should I be asking?
What to ask when you don't know what you don't know See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2025•4 min
Wait 5 before you take 5
Make sure you're taking intentional, rejuvenating breaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 12, 2025•5 min
How to travel well, with Henley Vazquez
Henley Vazquez, co-founder and CEO of Fora, shares tips for getting more out of your vacations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2025•25 min
Try a finishing blitz
Make the magic of completion work for you See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2025•5 min
There will always be emails
You can decide to pursue your goals, even in the middle of a busy life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 09, 2025•5 min
Second Cup: Start with the trash
Find momentum by making the easy decisions first See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 08, 2025•6 min
Second Cup: Try something bucket list adjacent
Experience parts of your big adventures as little adventures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 07, 2025•6 min
Is there a yes in that no?
If your first choice doesn't work out, something close might still be an option See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 06, 2025•4 min
Stretch the cadence
Save time by doing recurring tasks less frequently See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 05, 2025•5 min
Make life more sustainable, with Kathy Oneto
Kathy Oneto, author of Sustainable Ambition, shares how to make work and life work together See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 04, 2025•23 min
You always have options
Every choice is just a matter of whether to accept the consequences See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 03, 2025•5 min
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