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.
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Study ahead of time
November 02, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBPreparation makes experiences more enjoyable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Express Services Presents: Torque Wrenches Are This Girl’s Best Friend
November 01, 2023 16:00 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBDemeny Pollitt is an automotive technician and the founder of Girlington Garage, a female-run auto garage in South Burlington, Vermont. In operation since 2009, Pollitt’s business has not only survived, but thrived. Ms. Pollitt talks about taking the leap to entrepreneurship, entering a male dominated industry, and the joys/challenges of business ownership. Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't be frugal with thanks
November 01, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBCommit to practicing gratitude all month long See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be smart about your fears
October 31, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBSometimes fears are useful See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It takes as long as it takes
October 30, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 6 MBBe patient with yourself See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Be reliable (even when life is complicated)
October 29, 2023 04:01 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBHow to manage workloads and expectations when life is challenging See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Plant seeds to enjoy the harvest
October 28, 2023 04:01 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBMake time for work that just might lead to something big See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Say why you want to talk
October 27, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBDon't leave people wondering what's going on See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Play the whole movie
October 26, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBDon't get distracted by a single bad scene See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get curious when things don't go as planned
October 25, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBLife happens, and sometimes plans aren't realistic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Take time to reflect
October 24, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBA little introspection can make everything more meaningful See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thirty days to finished
October 23, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.3 MBFinish a lingering project with a sprint See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Become a regular somewhere
October 22, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MBFind happiness by going places where everybody knows your name See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Weekends are real days too
October 21, 2023 04:01 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MBWeekday hours aren't more important than other hours See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A way station not a destination
October 20, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBUse social media to build real life connections See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Enjoy what's always available
October 19, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBDon't miss out on things you can do anytime See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You are not all done
October 18, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.37 MBAn empty inbox doesn't mean there's nothing to do See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wait for one you like
October 17, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBYou don't have to take every opportunity that comes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Theme parties aren't just for kids
October 16, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MBGive your gatherings a purpose and have more fun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Try something scary
October 15, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MBEmotional intensity can stretch the experience of time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs
October 14, 2023 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBListen up, Before Breakfast fans! We are super excited about a brand-new podcast called The Puzzler. It's a daily show jam-packed with, you guessed it, PUZZLES. We think you'll love this show, too, but you don't have to just take our word for it. Check out this trailer to decide if you enjoy a daily puzzle fix like we do. Show Info: Finally, your daily puzzle fix—in audio form! Every day, in 10 minutes or less, New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs and his celebrity guests will puzz...
Second Cup: Finish the job
October 14, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBOnce you've started, completing a task might be more efficient than stopping See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A good week starts on Friday
October 13, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBSet yourself up for success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Broaden your time horizons
October 12, 2023 04:01 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MBThink 168 hours, not 24, and life feels more doable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to get 8 hours of sleep
October 11, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBGreat days start the night before See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inscribe books
October 10, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBHow to make a gift more meaningful See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spend a night on memory lane
October 09, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBMake an ordinary evening special with intentional nostalgia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Nail your year-end review
October 08, 2023 04:01 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MBPlan now for an annual review that propels your career forward See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: How to get rich quicker
October 07, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MBJoel and Matt from How to Money share how low cost funds can save you a lot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Knock knock
October 06, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBLearn a few jokes so you can always lighten the mood See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Check multiple boxes
October 05, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBNot all multi-tasking is bad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keep gas in your tank
October 04, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBIn life, you never want to be running on empty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Substance first, balance after that
October 03, 2023 04:01 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MBSeek out work you love, then negotiate the rest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Express Services Presents: Objective Unlocked!
October 02, 2023 16:00 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBFinding work in this economy doesn't have to be arduous. Tune in to hear from Olivia, an Express Employment Professionals Employment Specialist-turned-Operations Manager and one of her Associates, Leon, who she's helped place, to find out how the process has impacted both of their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Choose a random calendar date
October 02, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBHow to remind your future self of things you'd like to do See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Watch those recurring fees
September 30, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBJoel and Matt from How to Money share tips for keeping tabs on money leaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Find a better word
September 29, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.59 MBPrecise words make writing compelling and clear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last verse, like the first
September 28, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBInvoke the beginning at the end to make writing more satisfying See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make it shorter, make it better
September 27, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBMost writing improves when you cut unneeded words See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Write for the ear
September 26, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBMake your writing better by reading it out loud See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do you come out for it or against it?
September 25, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBBefore you write, know what you mean to say See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: When you hit the wall
September 24, 2023 04:01 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBEase transitions, and pump yourself up for the workday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: How to create an emergency fund
September 23, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBHow to create an emergency fund See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When to make do and when not to
September 21, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.52 MBAsk these questions to decide whether to upgrade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Change things up for back-to-school
September 20, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBShift chore responsibilities as you shift your schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Schedule a check-up
September 19, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBStop procrastinating and call your doctor or dentist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Take a better break today
September 18, 2023 04:01 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MBEnjoy work more with intentional, rejuvenating breaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Map your meetings
September 17, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBA little strategy can make work feel more doable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Just get going and see what happens
September 16, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBYou don't need to feel motivated to get started See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Give gifts money can't buy
September 15, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBTime and expertise can delight as much as things from a store See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.