

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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Jan 20, 2024 • 6min
Second Cup: Build a better lunch break
Learn how to make your lunch break more enjoyable and refreshing by stepping away from your desk. Explore new places, dine with colleagues, meet a friend for a midday meal, engage in creative work, or participate in reflective activities. Discover the importance of planning lunch breaks and start maximizing your midday break today!

Jan 19, 2024 • 4min
Keep the concept, add a twist
Discover how to keep old favorites from going stale by adding a twist. Examples include Taco Tuesday and a monthly book club. Explore the concept of adding a twist to familiar ideas, such as changing family movie night to family activity night or adding fried eggs to different dishes. Small variations are important to keep things interesting.

Jan 18, 2024 • 4min
If you didn't send Christmas cards, send Valentines
Explore the idea of sending greeting cards at alternative times of the year and the benefits of doing so. Thanksgiving is suggested as an excellent opportunity to reach out to loved ones in the United States.

Jan 17, 2024 • 6min
It's OK to throw it away
The podcast discusses the importance of decluttering and getting rid of unneeded items. It explores the guilt associated with keeping items and the importance of reducing waste. Learn about the importance of decluttering and freeing up space in your home and mind.

Jan 16, 2024 • 6min
Don't give yourself homework
Learn strategic ways to lighten your workload and avoid giving yourself homework. Discover how to fulfill requests in real-time and be a team player without overwhelming yourself.

Jan 15, 2024 • 4min
Say yes on vacation
Embrace new experiences, activities, and indulgences while on vacation to enhance your trip and create lasting memories.

Jan 14, 2024 • 5min
Second Cup: The art of the nap
Learn about the benefits of taking occasional naps, including increased energy levels. Discover how to maximize productivity at work by avoiding unproductive activities. Share your experiences of effective workday napping.

Jan 13, 2024 • 5min
Second Cup: Designate fix-it times
Learn how to reclaim wasted time and energy by designating fixit times to address old and annoying problems at work and at home.

Jan 12, 2024 • 6min
How not to end up disappointed in a job
Discover the importance of understanding a job before pursuing it to avoid disappointment, explore real-life examples from different fields, and learn methods to gain a more accurate understanding. Aligning expectations with reality leads to happiness.

Jan 11, 2024 • 6min
Remember who you know
Explore the importance of building and utilizing your network, with examples of regular outreach and engagement. Discover the value of weak ties and reconnecting with people you enjoyed being around for potential opportunities.