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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Episodes
Run to something, not from something
September 14, 2023 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBKnow 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 MBEven 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 MBPut 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 MBMake 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 MBThe 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 MBLimit 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 MBSpend 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 MBModeration 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 MBMeet 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 MBAnything 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 MBSharpen 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 MBLooking 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 MBRob 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 MBOne 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 MBMore 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 MBLittle 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 MBA 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 MBHow 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 MBThere'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 MBMake 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 MBPlan 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 MBBetter 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 MBHow 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 MBDo 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 MBTake 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 MBAnything 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 MBHow 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 MBLighten 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 MBMesses 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 MBBring 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 MBHow 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 MBWhen 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 MBMake 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 MBDon'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 MBPeople 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 MBYou 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 MBAsking 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 MBWhy 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 MBAccept 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 MBLinger 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 MBJake 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 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Skip the optional arguments
July 31, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBLife 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 MBPlan ahead to avoid bad decisions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Become a patron
July 28, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MBSupporting 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 MBSmart 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 MBMake life more interesting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to keep treading water
July 25, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBStay afloat during busy times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tackle something small
July 24, 2023 04:01 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MBEven 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 MBIf your job can be done anywhere, consider your options See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.