Before Breakfast
1,696 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsIn 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.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Don't waste the daylight
December 21, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBIn winter, consider changing your schedule so you can see the sun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Upgrade your network
December 20, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBSurround yourself with people who also want to succeed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Create small miracles
December 19, 2023 05:01 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBLook for ways to do little favors for people in your network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Enjoy nearby nature
December 18, 2023 05:01 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBGetting into the great outdoors doesn't need to mean traveling far See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Don't get lost in the small stuff
December 17, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBBatch low-value tasks to preserve time for more important things See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Try a shut-down ritual
December 16, 2023 05:01 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MBEnding your day well can set up a great day tomorrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Set some microgoals
December 15, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBBypass the small talk and form quick connections See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Find your first question
December 14, 2023 05:01 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MBBypass the small talk and form quick connections See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's the big deal?
December 13, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBFind out why people are so drawn to their passions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Build in life maintenance time
December 12, 2023 05:01 - 6 minutes - 6.44 MBManaging your life and your household is a real job that takes real space in a schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make little moments festive
December 11, 2023 05:01 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBAdd some holiday spirit to everyday life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Make holiday gatherings more meaningful
December 10, 2023 05:01 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MBTips from The Art of Gathering for throwing your best holiday parties ever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Think could, not should
December 09, 2023 05:01 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBThinking through options is more productive than feeling guilty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Embrace your people
December 08, 2023 05:01 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBBecome closer with the people you already know See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ask for helpful hints
December 07, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBLearn something, or at least have better conversations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Someday you'll be telling this story
December 06, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBThis mindset can make a long process less discouraging See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is resolution preseason
December 05, 2023 05:01 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBPractice your goals to increase the chances of success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make space for goal setting
December 04, 2023 05:01 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBCrafting smart, achievable goals takes time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Should you raise your goals over time
December 03, 2023 05:01 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MBA listener who’s meeting his goals asks if he should set tougher ones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Thank you for bringing that to my attention
December 02, 2023 05:01 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBHow to acknowledge feedback, even if you can’t always use it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Express Services Presents: The Tears and Tenacity of A Clown
December 01, 2023 17:00 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBBrandon Dunn was born into rodeo royalty. And for twenty years he fulfilled his destiny -- until a tragic car accident ended his career. Or nearly ended it. Brandon tells his story of loss and rehabilitation, and welcomes us into the fascinating world of rodeo clowning. To see Brandon in action, check-out his page here. (http://www.roblittle.com/) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No holiday is too small
December 01, 2023 05:01 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBKeep the holiday feeling going all year long See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charm them into compliance
November 30, 2023 05:01 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBAppeal to people's best instincts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Map out a busy season
November 29, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBLook forward a few weeks to feel less overwhelmed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Complaining is boring
November 28, 2023 05:01 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBBond better with positive small talk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The joy of browsing
November 27, 2023 05:01 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBWe don't always know exactly what we want See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Learn to love winter
November 26, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.6 MBStop complaining about the weather and embrace this time of year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Day by day
November 25, 2023 05:01 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBA time for planning means you don't always need to be planning See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make a holiday fun list
November 24, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.61 MBPlan out your memories so the memory-making happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try a holiday exercise streak
November 23, 2023 05:01 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MBFeel more festive by staying active from Thanksgiving to New Year's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Check your spam folder
November 22, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBYou might be missing a message you'd like to see See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unplug to get things done
November 21, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBFight procrastination by turning off digital distractions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make Christmas plans at Thanksgiving
November 20, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBSave time by planning in person See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Stay healthy, stay productive
November 19, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBKeep cold and flu season from wearing you down See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Send birthday wishes
November 18, 2023 05:01 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBLet people know you care on their special day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you've got the aspirin
November 17, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBHelp people see why they need what you're offering See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Think savory for the holidays
November 16, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Choose a gift of the year
November 15, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBGiving everyone something similar can be thoughtful-- and fast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Often, rather than always
November 14, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBMost of the time is usually good enough See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plan your lunches
November 13, 2023 05:01 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MBUpgrade your day by putting thought into the mid-day meal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Give the gift of time
November 12, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBBuild your community and relationships this holiday season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: What did you get done
November 11, 2023 05:01 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBFocus on results, not hours worked See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kits keep you organized
November 10, 2023 05:01 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBIf you use them together, keep them together See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We get what we get
November 09, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBMake the most of a situation, even if it's not the best See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Switch up your exercise routine
November 08, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.6 MBA little variety can keep you engaged See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't throw good time after bad money
November 07, 2023 05:01 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBYou 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
November 06, 2023 05:01 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MBGive yourself a break with an obligation-free day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Changing your clocks Change your habits
November 05, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBA time change is a good excuse to rethink schedules See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: How to split the holidays
November 04, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBMake it easier for your family to get together See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make a home manual
November 03, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBHow to make guests feel welcome See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.