Before Breakfast

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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.

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Episodes

Make a pilgrimage

One way to make downtime more meaningful See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 08, 2025•4 min

You drive a car, not a time machine

There's no point wishing things took less time than they do See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 07, 2025•5 min

Second Cup: Spoil the surprise

Don't make people guess what you're writing, calling, or meeting about See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 06, 2025•5 min

Second Cup: Green your space

Plants make people happier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 05, 2025•6 min

Pick your long weekend leisure

Enjoy downtime more by choosing what to do first See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 04, 2025•5 min

Nobody told me that

Discover hidden knowledge, so you don't learn things the hard way See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 03, 2025•4 min

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

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

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