Before Breakfast
iHeartPodcasts
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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Apr 12, 2024 • 5min
What do I need to know?
Gain valuable insights by seeking advice in new life situations. Explore the advantages of starting fresh and seizing opportunities in business ventures. Laura expresses gratitude and highlights Puerto Rico tourism and Shopify's e-commerce solutions.
Apr 11, 2024 • 5min
Tell me something good
Encouraging positive conversations by sharing good news, balancing positive and negative news authentically. Host promotes iHeart Media, Puerto Rico's beaches, and the Toolkit Podcast with insights from filmmakers like Tarantino and Scorsese.
Apr 10, 2024 • 5min
Check in on the easy ones
Learn about the benefits of recognizing and nurturing the 'easy ones' in a group, whether in managing teams or family dynamics. Discover how focusing on silent achievers can lead to long-term growth and positivity.
Apr 9, 2024 • 6min
Leave room for opportunity
The podcast discusses the importance of making space in your busy schedule for unexpected opportunities, highlighting how this can lead to growth and new experiences. It emphasizes the value of being open to new possibilities while balancing existing commitments, ultimately leading to personal and professional enrichment.
Apr 8, 2024 • 6min
Don't turn a 30-minute task into an hour-long one
Learn the benefits of single-tasking for productivity, wrapping up with promotions for Before Breakfast, The Bright Side, and Clean of the Con: Season 5
Apr 7, 2024 • 6min
Second Cup: The paradox of the junk drawer
Discover the benefits of having a 'other category' drawer for staying organized during moves, managing budgets, and tasks efficiently. Get details on how to engage with the podcast, THR Charts, and Mind the Business Promotion.
Apr 6, 2024 • 5min
Second Cup: Let go of meeting FOMO
Learn how to overcome meeting FOMO at work by contributing value without physically being present. Tackle the fear of missing out on meetings by providing insights beforehand and ensuring participation.
Apr 5, 2024 • 6min
Better tools make tasks more fun
Upgrade your tools for daily tasks to make them more enjoyable. Hear personal stories on how quality tools can transform note-taking and cooking. Learn about a tool that makes choir practice more efficient and enjoyable by keeping folders at the perfect angle effortlessly.
Apr 4, 2024 • 6min
Take the stress out of dinner
Discover easy meal preparation tips and crowd-pleasing dishes for stress-free dinners. Explore options like outsourcing cooking, homemade pizza, and breakfast dinners. Learn about efficient meal planning, setting specific meal nights, and catering to family preferences. Also, get recommendations for other podcasts and contact information.
Apr 3, 2024 • 5min
Talk side by side
Exploring the ease of conversing side by side and the benefits of walking meetings for enhancing connections and communication. Anecdotes illustrate how shared experiences and companionable silence strengthen relationships.
