Second Cup: Send birthday wishes
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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
If you've got the aspirin
Help people see why they need what you're offering See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Think savory for the holidays
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Choose a gift of the year
Giving everyone something similar can be thoughtful-- and fast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Often, rather than always
Most of the time is usually good enough See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plan your lunches
Upgrade your day by putting thought into the mid-day meal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Give the gift of time
Build your community and relationships this holiday season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: What did you get done
Focus on results, not hours worked See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kits keep you organized
If you use them together, keep them together See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We get what we get
Make the most of a situation, even if it's not the best See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Switch up your exercise routine
A little variety can keep you engaged See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't throw good time after bad money
You don't have to stick with something that isn't working See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try a day without musts or shoulds
Give yourself a break with an obligation-free day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Changing your clocks Change your habits
A time change is a good excuse to rethink schedules See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: How to split the holidays
Make it easier for your family to get together See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make a home manual
How to make guests feel welcome See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Study ahead of time
Preparation makes experiences more enjoyable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Don't be frugal with thanks
Commit to practicing gratitude all month long See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be smart about your fears
Sometimes fears are useful See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It takes as long as it takes
Be patient with yourself See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Be reliable (even when life is complicated)
How to manage workloads and expectations when life is challenging See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Plant seeds to enjoy the harvest
Make time for work that just might lead to something big See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Say why you want to talk
Don't leave people wondering what's going on See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Play the whole movie
Don't get distracted by a single bad scene See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get curious when things don't go as planned
Life happens, and sometimes plans aren't realistic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Take time to reflect
A little introspection can make everything more meaningful See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thirty days to finished
Finish a lingering project with a sprint See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Become a regular somewhere
Find happiness by going places where everybody knows your name See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Weekends are real days too
Weekday hours aren't more important than other hours See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.