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Before Breakfast

1,696 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings

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.

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Episodes

Run to something, not from something

September 14, 2023 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MB

Know what you'd like to do, not just what you don't See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may as well look

September 13, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 6 MB

Even if you like your job, it's good to know what's out there See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Play Tetris with your schedule

September 12, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MB

Put the right activities at the right time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time is what you make of it

September 11, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MB

Make the most of the time you can control See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Corner Office: Book clubs beat happy hours

September 10, 2023 04:01 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MB

The secret to better virtual socializing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: What you don't know can't distract you

September 09, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MB

Limit incoming information so you can get more done See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't play ping pong with plans

September 08, 2023 04:01 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MB

Spend time getting together instead of on logistics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avoid pendulum swings

September 07, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.53 MB

Moderation is better than over-correction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan for work overflow

September 06, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MB

Meet tight deadlines without work taking over your life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is no perfect time

September 05, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MB

Anything new has to happen amid everything else See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Review your summer

September 04, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MB

Sharpen memories and make next summer even better See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Efficiency is anticipation

September 02, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MB

Looking forward can save time and money See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Express Services Presents: Ahoys and Hahas; Comedy On The High Seas

September 01, 2023 16:00 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MB

Rob Little has a very enviable work calendar. As a cruise ship comedian with over 200 outings to his credit, Rob has seen places and ports most of us only dream of. But life aboard the ship isn't all laughter and sunshine. Find out more about his set here (http://www.roblittle.com/)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, slow down

September 01, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.59 MB

One way to remind yourself of time's abundance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kindness cascades

August 31, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MB

More people benefit from your kindness than you think See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It might not take that long

August 30, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MB

Little things can make a big difference See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look at next year's schedule

August 29, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MB

A little foresight makes more fun possible See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrate your golden hours

August 28, 2023 04:01 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MB

How to embrace weekday evenings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: You work with people

August 26, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MB

There's usually another human being on the other end See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Out of sight is out of mind

August 25, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.55 MB

Make it easy to forget things you don't want to think about See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make your first days back better

August 24, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MB

Plan ahead to make re-entry more gentle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be a hungry listener

August 23, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MB

Better listening makes for better conversations and presentations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The art of virtual coffee

August 22, 2023 04:01 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MB

How to build relationships even when you're not nearby See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reimagine happy hour

August 21, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MB

Do what makes you happy after work See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Throw your own party

August 19, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MB

Take the initiative to celebrate good moments See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Souvenirs don't need to look like souvenirs

August 18, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MB

Anything you buy on vacation can strengthen memories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aim to wake before your alarm

August 17, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MB

How to know you're well-rested See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reading is reading

August 16, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MB

Lighten up and you might read more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to work in a mess

August 15, 2023 04:01 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MB

Messes happen -- don't let them keep you from focusing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Write a review

August 14, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MB

Bring positive attention to small businesses you love See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Plus one

August 12, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.8 MB

How to create more social time without tying up your calendar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give them what they won't give themselves

August 11, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MB

When somebody has everything, go for whimsy and fun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Build in a little social time

August 10, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MB

Make the most of being in person See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If others can, you can

August 09, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MB

Don't be intimidated by everyday activities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be generous with time

August 08, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MB

People are a good use of time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take stock before you restock

August 07, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.32 MB

You may already own the perfect thing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Build it before you need it

August 05, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MB

Asking what can go wrong means more will go right See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a good day for getting started

August 04, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MB

Why not seize the moment? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Help comes through other people

August 03, 2023 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MB

Accept other people's offers of assistance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stay a while

August 02, 2023 04:01 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MB

Linger in good moments instead of rushing off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Express Services Presents: If You Build A Pizza Oven, They Will Come

August 01, 2023 16:00 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MB

Jake Wright is a self-described food carnie; a rambling pizza rover. After a failed attempt at a career in music production, Jake decided to combine the two things in life that most excite him: pizza and welding. Now, he tows his mobile pizza oven around Texas, making pizzas at music festivals, rodeos, and even his own wedding. Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hold a porch party

August 01, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MB

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Skip the optional arguments

July 31, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MB

Life is more pleasant when you choose your battles See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Don't get too hungry

July 29, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MB

Plan ahead to avoid bad decisions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Become a patron

July 28, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MB

Supporting creative work is easier than ever See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask a local

July 27, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.51 MB

Smart questions yield good recommendations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's your next cool thing?

July 26, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MB

Make life more interesting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to keep treading water

July 25, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MB

Stay afloat during busy times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tackle something small

July 24, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MB

Even a little progress is motivational See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Corner Office: You could move

July 23, 2023 04:01 - 3 minutes - 3.68 MB

If your job can be done anywhere, consider your options See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.