Don't consent and resent
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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: Look out the window first
Clear your mind before clearing your inbox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Take a 36-hour vacation
Getting away doesn't require taking time off work See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Find new ways to do nothing
Figure out the rest that your body and mind need See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Curate your Netflix queue
Make screen time more meaningful See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make space for friendship, with Anna Goldfarb
Friendship expert Anna Goldfarb shares tips for deepening relationships with friends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stick to the agenda
How to make meetings more efficient, even if you're not in charge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eliminate a round trip
One way to spend less time in the car See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Just get to three
Often can be more doable than always See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: How not to crash on weekends
Don't build up a sleep debt during the week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to be optimistic about the new year
Start working on anything good you'd like to see in the future See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adults can enjoy parallel play too
Spend time with friends while you each do your own thing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make the minutes count, with Tracy Davidson
News anchor Tracy Davidson shares tips for making the most of your time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Map out your time line
A good plan makes a big project more doable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try a limited engagement
See more of your friends by getting together a set number of times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: You chose this
How to keep job stress in check See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Keep your Legos
Save creative work you can't use right now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you want to run more, sign up for a race
Specific goals with deadlines really do motivate people See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make hay while the sun shines
Take advantage of a temporary opportunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to calm the chaos, with Lisa Woodruff
Organize 365 owner Lisa Woodruff shares tips for creating a more organized life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The work brings inspiration
Create a time to work and the ideas will come See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Something might be more relaxing than nothing
Since it's impossible to do nothing, figure out what you'd find relaxing and enjoyable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Prepare for a grief anniversary
Know what you'll do when the calendar comes around See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Feed your mind
Be sure to consume whatever you aim to produce See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Start the wait
If you'll need to wait for something or someone else, start the wait as soon as possible See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The known is less scary than the unknown
Get clear on what's coming up, so it feels less overwhelming See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Build the deep work habit, with Cal Newport
Productivity expert and computer science professor Cal Newport shares tips for being more focused See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't buy time to do low paid work
Choose fulfilling tasks for your non-working hours See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make it worth the commute
Match the right work to the right place See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Have a no re-heat morning
Yes, you can enjoy an uninterrupted cup of coffee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.