Second Cup: Look at the whole iceberg
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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
Second Cup: Just go to bed
Almost everything looks better in the morning See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Buy yourself some school supplies
Get in the back-to-school spirit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bring the outdoors in
Enjoy the natural world, even when you're inside See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Remind yourself to relax
Plan in downtime after an intense time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Watch your vacation balance
Mix relaxing vacations with adventurous ones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try a family breakfast
A family meal doesn't need to mean dinner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Checklists save time
How to stop worrying and make fewer mistakes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Your friends are my friends
Mix and match to create variety and delight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make muffins on Sunday night
Give yourself a treat for Monday morning See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read the free sample
How to become a more adventurous reader See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An outfit includes your shoes
Don't overlook the last details See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you like it, buy another
Sometimes, variety is over-rated See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Many hands do make light work
Work together, then have fun together See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: If you buy it, will you use it
How to figure out what you'll use, and won't See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Capture your shower ideas
Don't forget, even if it’s hard to take notes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Take a pocket pause
Create little oases in your schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Strengthen the story
Choose projects that make your next steps make sense See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Share a subscription
Keep your mind open and see where things lead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mediocre ideas can lead to good ones
Keep your mind open and see where things lead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make the rest fair
Ensure that everyone gets some downtime See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Write your own operating manual
Help people figure out how to work with you See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: In praise of book reports
Recount what happened and you’ll remember things better See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Buy a box of birthday cards
Make it easier to send good wishes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Time solves many problems
Be patient; many problems will work themselves out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be flexible on the details
Make it more enjoyable for people to meet your expectations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waste time better
Everyone wastes time, so make sure your wasted time is fun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Give plants as gifts
In lieu of flowers, give a gift that lasts a lot longer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: It might not take that long
Little things can make a big difference See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Kindness cascades
More people benefit from your kindness than you think See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.