The New Corner Office: Start gently, then strong
Ease into work on challenging days 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
Second Cup: Work smart when working after hours
Intentions and boundaries keep work in its place See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What will your weekend highlight be?
Plan how you'll recount your weekend on Monday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thank you for your patience
How to apologize for being late See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Would it be helpful?
Ask people how they'd like to be supported See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make it attractive
One way to make good choices enticing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't fill time
Open space invites opportunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Schedule the champagne
Don't let big wins go unnoticed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Try a double header
Combine meetings to free up space See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What can you do now?
Look at progress over a long time horizon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This reminded me of you
Let people know that you're thinking about them See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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.