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Episodes
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
Prepare for a grief anniversary
Know what you'll do when the calendar comes around See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keep your Legos
Save creative work you can't use right now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just get to three
Often can be more doable than always See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feed your mind
Be sure to consume whatever you aim to produce See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Quit conference call multi-tasking
How to pay attention when it’s easier not to See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Do you miss it
Not everything that's lost must be replaced See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How not to crash on weekends
Don't build up a sleep debt during the week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One way to battle burnout
Fight exhaustion by becoming more engaged with life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Take the pumpkin challenge
Embrace silly seasonal fun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Life is lived in Tuesdays
To enjoy life more, upgrade your normal days See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Self help can be helpful
Books are a low-cost way to boost motivation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Give your office life with plants
Make any workspace feel warm and welcoming See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: When you wake before your alarm
Take advantage of unexpected time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be ready, not crazy busy
Use strategies from emergency rooms to handle stressful times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try combination adventures
Get people out the door by making sure everyone will have fun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Calculate how much time is left
How to make ordinary moments more meaningful See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dress for the joy you want
Bright colors and patterns can lift your mood See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keep chores in check
Batch tasks to keep them from taking over your life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Make a new hire feel welcome
What to do on a virtual colleague’s first day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Plan your weeks on Fridays
This simple planning habit changed Laura’s life, and it can change yours too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Use more of the hoop
Success shouldn’t require perfection See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Work against something
Righteous anger can spur incredible creativity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You don't have to love it from day one
Follow your passion? Turns out it can grow over time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Confirm addresses
One practical reason to reach out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to take criticism in stride
Separate helpful feedback from unhelpful attacks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Plan your breaks
Create an intentional template for your day to get more done See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: You don't have to finish
If something is supposed to be fun, make sure it is See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to feel less overwhelmed
Having a plan makes tough weeks feel doable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try the 3-hour rule
Make time for deep work and all the little tasks too See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.