Before Breakfast

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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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1374 episodes

Make an old adventure new again

How to introduce novelty into something you've done before See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 27
The New Corner Office: Learn to love leftovers

Eat better and save time too See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m
Mar 26
Second Cup: Look for the garbage cans

How to tell what is real and what isn't See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 25
Invite a yes, not a no

Ask questions that elicit the answer you want See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m
Mar 24
Try a virtual lunch

Stay connected with far-flung friends and family See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m
Mar 23
Where would you look for it?

A simple question helps give everything a home See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 22
Re-assess your safety nets

What makes you braver, and what is holding you back? See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 21
Make a moonshot map

Plot how to get from where you are to where you want to be See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 20
A New Corner Office: You can do a lot in 25 minutes

Why some people love the Pomodoro Technique See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m
Mar 19
Second Cup: Don't yuck a yum

One way to make what needs to happen happen See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m
Mar 18
Reminding isn't nagging

Most people appreciate a polite follow-up See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m
Mar 16
Laugh out loud

Laughter is the best medicine -- and one you can take frequently See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m
Mar 15
Like all but 20 percent

No job is perfect, but much of it should be good See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8m
Mar 14
Efficiency isn't everything

Feel free to linger in what you enjoy See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 13
A New Corner Office: Enjoy summer Fridays

Consciously end early to avoid wasting time See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2m
Mar 12
Second Cup: In a fog, Try sleeping more

A surefire way to keep your brain sharp See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8m
Mar 11
Do some rather than none

Commit to keeping the habit going See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 10
Gather with an agenda

Get togethers with friends and family need intentions too See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 09
Introducing Weird Finance with Paco De Leon

Introducing a brand new podcast about money, Weird Finance. You can listen to our teaser right here. And tune in on February 19th , for our first full episode!   Weird Finance will explore the often intimidating terrain of money, finances, and economics and how these invisible forces shape each person’s ideas about themselves and the world around them. Hosted by author, illustrator, and musician Paco de Leon; Weird Finance is all about real, honest, unconventional money conversations with the aim of getting comfortable with the uncomfortable and changing our relationship with money. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2m
Mar 08
Watch for bottlenecks

Let people know when timeliness counts See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m
Mar 08
When you're too tired to read

Have a plan for low-energy hours See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m
Mar 07
Use name tags

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6m
Mar 06
Make yourself replaceable

Make sure other people can do what you do See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m
Mar 06
A New Corner Office: Buy time now or later

A listener asks whether to invest in her business or save for retirement See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m
Mar 05
Second Cup: Find an anchor date

One way to make what needs to happen happen See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 04
Schedule yourself first

How to make sure you do the work See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m
Mar 03
Bad news doesn't improve with age

Don't delay sharing information that someone needs to know See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 02
You can always quit tomorrow

Don't delay sharing information that someone needs to know See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 01
Be virtually accountable

How to make sure you do the work See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Feb 28
Give compliments that last

Highlight what the other person values most See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m
Feb 27