It's time to plan a vacation
Now is a good time to think about this year's travel plans 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
Online doesn't mean forever
Make sure you have access to any information you'll need See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Life is just a memory
Plan to do more memorable things See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Do a gift debrief
Figure out what worked and what didn't See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't plan a work dinner on Valentine's Day
Be aware of what's going on in the world before you schedule something big See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The devil doesn't need another advocate
Criticism is almost never required, so make sure it's helpful if you give it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Schedules, routines, and more with Dr. Gillian Goddard
Gillian Goddard, an endocrinologist and author of The Hot Flash newsletter, shares how to manage a busy life by looking at weeks instead of days See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't remember, plan
If something matters to you, get it on the schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try a weekday breakfast date
Think beyond weekend evenings to get more time with your significant other See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: 9 habits, 9 weeks
Change your life in a few short months See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Use the tomorrow test
Don't commit your future self to things you wouldn't do soon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you on a break or just off task?
If you're taking a break, make sure it's actually rejuvenating See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Enjoy your meeting rebates
Use found time for something fun or meaningful See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Managing it all, with Kathryn Sollmann
Kathryn Sollmann, author of The Four Jobs Club, shares tips from C-suite women on how to manage life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be proactive about your volunteer roles
Figure out how to give back in a way that's fun for you too See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to track your time
Tips for keeping track of where the time really goes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Add an extra hour
Just one more hour of practice can make a big difference See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Picture a tranquil Tuesday
Envision a realistic ideal day to make it a reality See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A confused mind says no
Let people know exactly what you're offering, so they're more likely to say yes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shop for the holidays all year
Next time, don't wait until December See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Setting boundaries when there's too much to do, with Amy Wilson
What Fresh Hell co-host Amy Wilson talks about people pleasing, and learning to live with discomfort See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's your favorite work?
Figure out what you love to do, so you can do more of it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't be afraid of a little wasted time
Sometimes efficiency can become an excuse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Use the headline test
Ask how others will perceive your decisions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Maybe it's just your job
There might be something better out there See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you don't get paid time off, you still need time off
Even without paid vacation, you still need to create a realistic work schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rescheduling without a new date is canceling
Unless it's on the calendar, it isn't happening See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first step to spending your time better
In this longer episode, Laura discusses how to figure out where the time really goes, so you can spend more time on what matters, and less on what doesn't See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Put your goals where you can see them
How not to forget what you intend to do See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keep celebrating
You can feel festive any time of year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.