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.
Latest episodes
4 snips
Jun 7, 2024 • 4min
Mentor for the moment
Discover the value of short-term mentorships and how they can be influential without the need for long-term commitments.
Jun 6, 2024 • 4min
Use this tip from French cooking to be more efficient
Learn how applying the French cooking technique of mise en place can boost productivity and relieve stress in various tasks such as meetings and childcare.
Jun 5, 2024 • 5min
Plan for depletion
Learn how to manage energy levels by planning for depletion, scheduling downtime, and preventing exhaustion. Explore the beauty of Puerto Rico as a travel destination and discover production insights by iHeart Media.
Jun 4, 2024 • 5min
Ask about colleagues' vacation schedules
Tips on aligning project timelines with colleagues' planned time off, discussing time off during project planning, and regularly checking in with team members about their vacation days to prevent delays.
Jun 3, 2024 • 5min
What does it cost to be you?
Exploring the importance of understanding financial goals and aligning income, feedback on TV and Puerto Rico attractions
Jun 2, 2024 • 7min
Second Cup: Keep one calendar
Learn how merging work and personal commitments into one calendar can enhance efficiency and prevent oversights. Discover the benefits of balancing both aspects of your life on one organized schedule for improved time management. Streamline your schedule by integrating personal and work commitments into a unified calendar system for increased productivity.
Jun 1, 2024 • 6min
Second Cup: Get it out of your head
Discover the advantages of making lists to boost productivity and reduce overwhelm. Learn how categorizing and organizing thoughts and tasks in a small notebook can help achieve goals effectively and improve organization in various aspects of life.
May 31, 2024 • 4min
Clean for yourself
Discover the benefits of cleaning for personal well-being and functionality, and how it can improve your productivity and quality of life
May 30, 2024 • 5min
Pack a day before
Efficient packing tips for traveling are discussed, emphasizing the importance of packing a day before to avoid being underprepared. The podcast also touches on promotional messages for Puerto Rico and the Hyundai Santa Fe for family getaways.
May 29, 2024 • 4min
Notice your free time
Learn how to make the most of your free time to enhance your well-being and contentment. Identify and savor those precious moments of leisure for a more fulfilling life.
