

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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Feb 17, 2024 • 5min
Second Cup: Little ways to say 'I love you'
Learn about different ways to express love, such as thoughtful notes, small gifts, compliments, and gestures of service. Explore creativity in showing love and connecting with others on social media. Hear about podcast production, iHeartRadio app, Bank of America, and Natural sponsors.

Feb 16, 2024 • 6min
Learn a great karaoke song
Discover the joys of learning to sing and how it can enhance social gatherings and office parties. Learn tips for choosing a suitable karaoke song, improving singing skills, and gaining confidence in singing abilities. Experiment with singing along to find the right range, practice with vocal exercises, seek guidance from a teacher, and find opportunities to practice singing.

Feb 15, 2024 • 5min
Reshape a memory
Learn how to rewrite negative memories by focusing on positive aspects of oneself and associating them with unpleasant experiences.

Feb 14, 2024 • 5min
Say 'I love you' more often
The speaker discusses the positive impact of expressing love and provides tips for saying 'I love you' more frequently to enhance relationships.

Feb 13, 2024 • 4min
What do you think we can do about that?
Learn about the importance of shifting focus from complaints to solutions. Discover practical examples of how to apply this mindset in different situations. Dwellin on problems without considering solutions is not helpful. Making something a little better can make a big difference.

Feb 12, 2024 • 5min
Exercise your social muscles
Explore the importance of strengthening social skills and relationships through intentional effort and discomfort. Improve common weak spots in social skills for stronger relationships.

Feb 11, 2024 • 6min
Second Cup: How busy people can meet someone special
Discover strategies for busy people to make time for dating, such as online dating and joining meetup groups. Learn the benefits of expanding your social circle and going on more dates to increase your chances of meeting someone special.

Feb 10, 2024 • 5min
Second Cup: Plan a great weekend for free
Learn how to plan a great weekend without spending money by attending free events, inviting friends, organizing affordable get-togethers, and considering volunteering opportunities. Discover tips for a fun weekend on a budget, such as volunteering for community events, exercising outdoors, utilizing coupons and gift certificates, and finding free activities like visiting the library.

Feb 9, 2024 • 6min
This is not a real emergency
The podcast discusses the importance of keeping work in perspective, managing emergencies and panic at work, and strategies for reducing the sense of urgency.

Feb 8, 2024 • 4min
Ask for the slideshow
Learn how asking for a slide show can lead to more engaging conversations and insights into someone's life.