Not everything needs to be folded
Don't spend time on things that don't really matter to you 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
Start with the trash
Find momentum by making the easy decisions first See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try something bucket list adjacent
Experience parts of your big adventures as little adventures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Aim for a self-contained workspace
Keep what you need close, and close the door too See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Make lunch count
Use your mid-day break to take charge of your life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How would you like to be celebrated?
Tell people how to remember you, while you still can See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Email travels
Be smart about what you say See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your head is a lousy office
Don't rely on memory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Express Services Presents: A Mother to the Rescue
As a thrill seeker and born caretaker, Aysia Bly found her dream job as a pediatric flight nurse--where she performs her duties while soaring above Philly in a helicopter. But the job is inherently dangerous, and as a mom to a young son, Aysia must contend with that risk everyday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You can repeat it
Go with what works, again and again See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make a good day (almost) perfect
How would you like to be celebrated? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Sneak in a few more steps
Get more active, even when you work from home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Make screen-free fun more tempting
Level the playing field See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you can't work, plan
Turn low-energy time into something more productive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Build in travel time, even on Zoom
Take a break between meetings to stay engaged See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keep track of others' big days
One way to show people that you care See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turn a work trip into an adventure
Explore somewhere new without much extra time or expense See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Take a hobby-themed vacation
Take a break between meetings to stay engaged See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Be a joiner
How remote workers can stay plugged in See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: On a scale of 1 to 10
Figure out how much everyone really cares See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Honor others' time
Plan wisely so other people can be efficient See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It might rain
Figure out back-up plans for fun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you do nothing else
One upside of daily habits that are truly daily See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The case for pitching
Spend a little time on speculative work you want to do See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You could just do it now
There is never a perfect time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Work in your parked car
How to ensure a little bit of quiet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Be a person who does fun stuff
Change the story you tell about yourself See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alarms aren't just for waking
How to focus more and make transitions easier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plan in half a dozen little pleasures
Little moments of joy can change your perspective on life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Praise it while it lasts
Notice good work to give it momentum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.