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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Dec 15, 2023 • 4min
Set some microgoals
Learn about the importance of setting and achieving small, manageable goals to stay motivated and make progress towards bigger goals.
Dec 14, 2023 • 6min
Find your first question
Learn about the importance of finding a go-to question that connects people on a deeper level. Discover various questions that can be asked to learn about a person's experiences. The speaker wraps up the episode by expressing gratitude to the listeners and promoting Bank of America and Bose.
Dec 13, 2023 • 5min
What's the big deal?
Discover the benefits of being open to hearing about other people's passions, and the value of understanding and respecting their viewpoints and experiences.
Dec 12, 2023 • 7min
Build in life maintenance time
The podcast discusses the importance of allocating time for managing personal responsibilities and shares strategies for integrating life maintenance tasks into a demanding work schedule.
Dec 11, 2023 • 5min
Make little moments festive
Discover how small changes and activities can add holiday spirit to everyday life. From setting the car radio to a holiday music channel, to listening to holiday-themed music during stretches, and working on Christmas puzzles. Explore small choices like using holiday-themed soap, lighting candles, and reading holiday stories to kids. Find joy and bring cheer during the December darkness.
Dec 10, 2023 • 7min
Second Cup: Make holiday gatherings more meaningful
Learn how to make holiday gatherings more meaningful by implementing tips from 'The Art of Gathering' by Priya Parker. Also, discover the importance of giving party favors that symbolize the gathering to help guests connect with the outside world.
Dec 9, 2023 • 7min
Second Cup: Think could, not should
Explore the power of shifting mindset from 'should' to 'could' in order to open up possibilities and make progress towards goals. Discover different ways to achieve your goals and feel empowered to choose the tips that resonate with you.
Dec 8, 2023 • 6min
Embrace your people
Learn the importance of deepening existing relationships rather than seeking new friends. Discover ways to initiate conversations, ask questions, and create more opportunities to spend time with the people you want to know better.
Dec 7, 2023 • 4min
Ask for helpful hints
Discover the benefits of asking for advice in different areas of life, from project management to packing a satisfying lunch, and how it can enhance conversations.
Dec 6, 2023 • 5min
Someday you'll be telling this story
Learn about screening for Type 1 Diabetes and staying motivated in challenges. Reflect on the power of storytelling to navigate difficult times and envision a happy ending.
