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.
Episodes
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Jan 3, 2024 • 5min
Enjoy your forgotten things
Rediscovering forgotten items like sweaters, books, music, and movies and finding joy in the process.
Jan 2, 2024 • 6min
Plan your check in times
Learn about the importance of scheduling regular check-in times for annual goal review. Discover how it can help you stay focused, make adjustments, and plan for future endeavors. Get tips on making the check-ins more memorable for better results.
Jan 1, 2024 • 6min
Welcome to your 8784 hours
The podcast explores how to make the next year amazing by maximizing productivity and fulfillment in one's 8,784 hours. It discusses the importance of deliberate decision-making and aligning actions with personal goals. It also emphasizes the significance of allocating time for personal activities and hobbies, such as spending time with family, reading books, going on trips, attending concerts, and engaging in hobbies.
Dec 31, 2023 • 6min
Second Cup: The case for quarterly goals
Explore the advantages of setting quarterly resolutions instead of annual ones, including the power of breaking down larger goals into smaller milestones for long-term success.
Dec 30, 2023 • 5min
Second Cup: Where will you be next year?
Reflect on the past year, set goals, and envision your future self to find motivation and make the most of your time.
Dec 29, 2023 • 5min
Leave the party while you're still having fun
The speaker talks about leaving a party or any experience while still having fun, highlighting the importance of positive memories and knowing when to let go.
Dec 28, 2023 • 4min
Resolve to eat all the delicious foods
Explore the benefits of joy-focused resolutions. Discover ideas for resolutions that bring happiness, align with personal desires, and invite listener participation.
Dec 27, 2023 • 4min
Do your processes reflect your past or your present?
Learn about the importance of evaluating and updating processes to save time and be more efficient in both work and home life.
Dec 26, 2023 • 6min
You don't have to explain
The podcast discusses the importance of not feeling the need to explain every decision and action. Most people are too focused on their own lives to excessively scrutinize others. Embracing the freedom of not always explaining yourself can save mental energy and allow for a life without constant explanations.
Dec 25, 2023 • 6min
Give yourself the gift of success
Discover the importance of self-discipline and keeping promises to yourself in order to achieve success and fulfill your goals. Learn how to make the most of your time and find motivation to accomplish what you set out to do.
