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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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- Take your day from great to awesome · 7 Min.Tiny tweaks -- like taking a walk -- can make any day better See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- All time matters · 6 Min.Little bits of time can still add joy to your life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Make smart choices, with Corinne Low · 28 Min.Wharton professor Corinne Low, author of Having it All, talks about making rational decisions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Get the flywheel going · 8 Min.How to build a system that lasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Make your mornings magical · 6 Min.Before Breakfast celebrates 2000 episodes this week with a look at why mornings matter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Second Cup: It's always morning somewhere · 4 Min.You can do most things at a time that works for you See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Second Cup: You don't always have to go digital · 5 Min.Even people with complex lives can plan on paper See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Cleaning is exercise · 6 Min.How to feel a little less resentful about everyday chores See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sometimes it pays to be picky · 5 Min.When you indulge, make sure the indulgence is worth it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- What wealth really looks like, with Eric Zwick · 26 Min.Economist Eric Zwick, co-author of The Everywhere Millionaire, shares how people actually get rich See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Make a $5 fun list · 6 Min.Plan a few cheap thrills to make any day more fun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Try a same day book · 5 Min.Restart your reading life with a book you can finish by bedtime See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Second Cup: Find a place to belong · 5 Min.Make it easier to visit local attractions, even for a short time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Second Cup: What's on your holiday fun list? · 6 Min.Plan now to make the holidays feel festive but not overwhelming See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Finishing boosts confidence · 5 Min.Getting one project done can help you tackle the next one See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Time confetti can be Funfetti · 5 Min.Use bits of time for bits of joy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- How to write your story, with Kim Purcell · 27 Min.Kim Purcell, author of Write a Novel in 100 Days, shares how to finish what you start See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- The art of the 20-minute meeting · 5 Min.Scheduling less time can make meetings more efficient See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Remember it's supposed to be fun · 7 Min.Don't treat leisure activities as one more thing on the to-do list See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Second Cup: Planning is like GPS · 5 Min.Even if you have to reroute, a plan helps you get where you're going See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Second Cup: Reflect on the highlight of the week · 5 Min.As you plan your next week, think about what you enjoyed in the last one See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Add people to everyday life · 4 Min.Make time for friends without feeling busier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Solitude can be self care · 5 Min.Why you need time alone, and how to get it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Make your life simpler, with Roy Schwartz · 27 Min.Roy Schwartz, co-founder of Axios, and co-author of Simplify, explains how to get rid of wasted time and spend more time on your strengths See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- You need a side quest · 6 Min.A fun project can add texture to your life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Just aim for 90 minutes · 7 Min.A little focused work goes a long way See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Second Cup: Don't consent and resent · 5 Min.Being accommodating isn't always the best way to preserve a relationship See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Second Cup: Eliminate a round trip · 5 Min.One way to spend less time in the car See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Know how to take back the day · 5 Min.Make a list of micro-resets to keep a day from feeling ruined See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Take control of your alerts · 5 Min.Don't let yourself be interrupted more often than you need to be See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- How to be ultraproductive, with Christian Poensgen · 30 Min.Christian Poensgen, co-author of Ultraproductive, shares how 90 minutes a day can change your life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Get in and get out · 5 Min.Spend less time online by going online with a purpose See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Make your planning time pay off · 5 Min.As you think about the future, solve a future problem for good See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Second Cup: Map out your time line · 7 Min.A good plan makes a big project more doable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Second Cup: Try a limited engagement · 6 Min.See more of your friends by getting together a set number of times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- How to be a good podcast guest · 6 Min.A little preparation helps you get your message across See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- You can talk about movies · 4 Min.Give yourself permission to keep things light, even when life is heavy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Build good systems, with Ben Meer · 26 Min.Ben Meer, author of How to be Good at Life, shares tips for building systems to make daily life easier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Enjoy the process · 5 Min.Discipline is easy when you love what you're doing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Appoint a time keeper and a questioner · 5 Min.How to keep your meetings short and focused See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Second Cup: Don't buy time to do low paid work · 6 Min.Choose fulfilling tasks for your non-working hours See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Second Cup: Don't let uncertainty hold up your life · 5 Min.You can make plans, even if you don't know what the future holds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Start now · 7 Min.Today is a great day to start being the person you dream of becoming See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Your brain is not an alarm clock · 5 Min.Stop relying on your brain to remember things See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- How micropractices make life better, with Eli Susman · 25 Min.Eli Susman shares how to feel calm and clarity in 30 seconds or less See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Know how long you can go dark · 5 Min.Figure out a reasonable response time, so you can get more done See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- You and time are partners · 5 Min.In time, lots of things are possible See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Second Cup: You can win the year in October · 5 Min.What happens now shapes how you and others will see the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Second Cup: Know when you won't get much done · 5 Min.Acknowledge unproductive stretches, so expectations match reality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Do it with a broken heart · 5 Min.Don't wait for perfect conditions to live your life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.







