Before Breakfast
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.
Check email on the hour
One way to stay responsive, but still get things done
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Second Cup: Run into people
Create occasions for saying hello
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Second Cup: Try 2-a-days
Get more activity, and more variety, by exercising twice a day
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If you have something nice to say
Compliments, praise, and gratitude are always welcome
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The more you send
Turn down the volume on emails by sending fewer messages
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Keep getting better, with Ryan Hawk
Ryan Hawk, author of The Price of Becoming, shares the compounding practices of high-performers
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Describe a typical Tuesday
Life is lived in ordinary moments, so figure out what practicing success looks like
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What are you training for?
Make sure you're spending time getting better at the right things
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Second Cup: Work side by side
Body doubling can build relationships and help you focus
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Second Cup: Cultivate a Saturday vibe
Feel more relaxed any day of the week
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Host a Sunday gathering
Reset for the week with friends and family, rather than your to-do list
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You need to tune
Like an orchestra, your team should align before big performances
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Make discipline easy, with Jia Jiang
Jia Jiang, author of Easy Discipline, explains how to make progress toward your goals
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Fewer dishes are easier to clean
Make meals, and any other project, without making a mess
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Even a busy day has downtime
Learn to use bits of time, even if the situation isn't perfect
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Second Cup: You can go a long way in a weekend
Traveling and visiting might not require days off work
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Second Cup: Magic happens in the mushy middle
You have to be there to experience it
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Make holidays work for you
If you feel left out, change how you celebrate
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Stop complaining and start making a difference
If you can change things, then do
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Be more social, with Nicholas Epley
Nicholas Epley, author of A Liltte More Social, shares how and why to talk with new people
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Drink your coffee outside
Boost your mood with a very simple morning ritual
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Make a list of annoying tasks
When you see all your unpleasant tasks in one place, you can tackle them, and keep them in perspective
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Second Cup: Make time for your athletic dreams
Even busy people can get faster or stronger
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Second Cup: What stories does your home tell?
Make your space feel more meaningful
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People like to give advice
Being asked for advice makes people feel like part of the team
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If they can do it
Persuade yourself and others by studying examples of success
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Being gracious, with Alison Cheperdak
Etiquette expert Alison Cheperdak shares tips for navigating tricky situations with ease
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Pack for specific days
Travel light by being sure to use what you bring
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Maximum memories, minimum time
Why you should plan a one-night getaway
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Second Cup: One tip for working with you
Try this smart ice breaker that helps you work better as a team
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Second Cup: Limit the stacks of stuff
A little tip to help any space stay clean
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Make Sunday feel longer
How to stretch out the experience of a weekend day
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If, when, then
Decide in advance how you'll deal with circumstances that could derail your goals
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Achieve time freedom, with Brian Herriot
Brian Herriot, author of Time Freedom, shares how to take control of your time before retirement
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Similarities lead to liking
Figuring out what you have in common with people makes any interaction go better
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Read in the morning
If the early sunrise has you up, use these extra minutes for something more satisfying than your phone
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Second Cup: You can pivot
How to give gracious answers to awkward questions
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Second Cup: Look for context friends
Make new friends by finding people who fill specific needs
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Create your recipe for a good long weekend
Figure out what makes a long weekend satisfying, so you can repeat it in the future
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Plus, minus, next
A simple way to reflect on your schedule and your life
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