

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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Mar 25, 2024 • 6min
Make a someday/maybe list
Organize tasks into a 'someday maybe' list for better productivity. Separate long-term goals from daily tasks. Gain mental freedom and effective planning by maintaining this list. Incorporate it into your routine for increased productivity.

Mar 24, 2024 • 6min
Second Cup: How to Spend Less Time on Email
Learn how to spend less time on email by implementing email batching and setting specific time blocks for responses. Discover strategies for managing overwhelming email communication and optimizing productivity. Explore listener engagement tactics and efficient email management strategies to enhance work performance.

Mar 23, 2024 • 4min
Second Cup: Be kind to your future self
Learn to prioritize high-value commitments for your future self, make mindful decisions, and say 'no' to lower-value activities. Engage with the podcast through social media, explore Phillips Roku TV features, and get insights into an episode with Billy Eilish and Finneas O'Connell.

Mar 22, 2024 • 6min
Schedule some low-key days
Learn the importance of scheduling low-key days to balance busy periods, reduce stress, and enhance productivity. Personal stories highlight the value of incorporating relaxation and rejuvenation into your schedule.

Mar 21, 2024 • 6min
Listen to yourself
Exploring the importance of communication in B2B marketing through LinkedIn ads targeting decision makers. Insights on enhancing public speaking skills by minimizing filler words and utilizing feedback for effective communication improvement.

Mar 20, 2024 • 5min
Loop for understanding
Learn about effective communication through looping for understanding to navigate challenging conversations and prevent conflicts. Explore the significance of empathetic communication in understanding emotions and providing support. Express gratitude towards listeners and offer promotions for other iHeart Media podcasts.

Mar 19, 2024 • 5min
Make shallow questions deeper
Learn how to turn shallow small talk into meaningful conversations by asking open-ended questions. Get insights from Charles Duhigg's Super Communicators on fostering deeper connections through thoughtful communication.

Mar 18, 2024 • 5min
Scroll better
Explore strategies to enhance phone usage by engaging in quality content and meaningful activities, moving away from aimless scrolling to more fulfilling interactions and experiences

Mar 17, 2024 • 5min
Second Cup: Give yourself a bedtime
Discover how setting a bedtime as an adult can improve morning productivity and decision-making. Get practical tips and ideal bedtime calculations for a more restful and productive day.

Mar 16, 2024 • 5min
Second Cup: How to quit the snooze button
Learn how to break the snooze button habit by being honest about waking up time, changing your environment, and planning enjoyable morning activities. Find out the importance of excitement and getting enough sleep. Get tips for going to bed early and connect with others to share time management strategies.