Plan each weekend twice
The key to a really great weekend 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
Get it done by Thursday
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Solve one nagging problem today
Don't let a problem continue to festers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Build up the excitement
Anticipation makes fun events even more enjoyable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Don't be minute wise and hour foolish
When it comes to time, the big things matter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Put a toe in the water
Try it out before committing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Subscribe and save with time
Make life more efficient by making decisions once See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's not as disposable as you think
Some single use items can be used more than once See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make it about them, not you
Banish imposter syndrome by focusing on service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't decorate with cereal boxes
Anything that's visible is part of your home's decor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keep your summer spirit
Embrace a little wildness, even as summer ends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Look at the whole iceberg
Make sure you know how much work is truly involved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.