

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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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.

Feb 7, 2024 • 5min
Get it all down
Learn how a brain dump list can improve clarity and prioritize tasks. Revisit the list and add exciting tasks to increase motivation. Host shares contact information and mentions podcast production by iHeart Media. Video download and Discover Card ad discussed.

Feb 6, 2024 • 5min
Aim for a focused half an hour
Discover the importance of dedicating focused 30-minute intervals to your work, even in distractions and boredom. Learn how dedicating just 30 minutes of focused work can lead to increased productivity and progress on specific projects. Minimize distractions and evaluate progress at the end of the session.

Feb 5, 2024 • 4min
Life is worth the bother
Learn why creating fun experiences and investing in relationships is important for a fulfilling life.

Feb 4, 2024 • 6min
Second Cup: How busy people can meet someone special
The podcast discusses the challenges of dating as a busy single parent and provides advice on making time for socializing. It also explores strategies for meeting someone special as a busy individual, including online dating and building an active adult social life.

Feb 3, 2024 • 6min
Second Cup: How busy people can meet someone special
Strategies for busy single parents to find time and energy to date. Efficient strategies for busy individuals to meet someone special, including signing up for dating services and going on regular dates. Mention of alternative methods like meetup groups and building a social life. Specific challenges faced by single parents.

Feb 2, 2024 • 5min
Honk if you passed P-chem
Exploring how sharing affiliations through bumper stickers and flags connects us with others. Concluding with thanks to listeners and mention of sponsors.

Feb 1, 2024 • 5min
Upgrade your background music
Discover the benefits of starting a listening project and explore different composers, genres, or historical periods to find your own musical journey. Also, there's a promotion of Bank of America's mobile banking app and the Simple Truth brand's clean products.

Jan 31, 2024 • 5min
Make a little extra on Sundays
Learn how making a little extra food on Sundays can make your weekdays less hecitc and meals easier without spending extra time cooking.

Jan 30, 2024 • 6min
Go with the closer one
Discover the advantages of proximity in various aspects of life and how it can save time and provide convenience. The speaker shares a personal example of a nearby supermarket and emphasizes the value of minimizing travel time. This chapter explores the benefits of choosing a closer option, whether it's for commuting, dance studios, or amenities like gas stations. It emphasizes the impact proximity has on productivity and encourages listeners to prioritize it for a more efficient use of time.