Second Cup: Good coffee, good mornings
Go ahead and enjoy that mind-focusing cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
Enjoy your library
Use resources beyond checking out books See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One task per weekend
How to make progress and not get overwhelmed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who else has solved this problem?
Borrow someone else's solution See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Connect, connect, connect
Every relationship benefits from frequency See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are you looking forward to?
Positive anticipation can change your outlook on life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Seek out feedback
Want to improve? Ask for advice See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Commit to a 2020(3) must-read
Make this the year to cross one classic off your list See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do a safety check
Don't be caught unprepared See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Take notes
Write down the advice you get so you remember it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not just a weekend warrior
How to introduce exercise into your weekdays See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make some time a specific time
Get it on the calendar to get it done See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What not to track
Measuring and monitoring should help you, not hurt you See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Embrace a 10-minute news limit
How to stay productive even in challenging times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Stop using the word busy
“Busy” is not a synonym for “fine.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Any questions or concerns?
Keep a list of topics to bring up at your appointments See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keep your hands clean
One way to be less miserable in winter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Add an extra hour
Just one more hour of practice can make a big difference See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Picture a tranquil Tuesday
Envision a realistic ideal day to make it a reality See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Use the tomorrow test
Don't commit your future self to things you wouldn't do soon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Never eat lunch alone
Nurture connections over meals — even virtual ones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Keep your to-do list short
The secret to happiness is making sure expectations match reality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-01-27-before-breakfast-Budget for happiness
Changing the normal proportions creates possibilities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Decide it all at once
Be efficient and give everyone something to look forward to See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do a gift debrief
Figure out what worked and what didn't See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get out when it's good
Make the most of unseasonably warm days See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Collect your family's 100 dreams
Ask your crew what they'd like to do See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Move by 3 p.m.
Wherever you work, a little exercise can make the day feel better See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Be a better listener
Enjoy conversations more by ending this one bad habit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Take a nap
A quick doze can ward off hours of dragging See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.