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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Apr 18, 2024 • 6min
None feels different from one
Explore how one scheduled event can impact an entire day's productivity and the importance of batch-scheduling tasks. Discover the benefits of time consolidation and the freedom of being 'off the clock' for maximum efficiency.
Apr 17, 2024 • 4min
What might I have forgotten?
Discover the power of asking 'What Might I Have Forgotten?' before starting new experiences. Hear personal stories illustrating the benefits of this mindful practice. Wrap up with gratitude and promotions for other iHeart Media podcasts, Discover Puerto Rico attractions, and eBay Motors car customization options.
Apr 16, 2024 • 6min
You are probably not the only one
Discussing the importance of tapping into collective experiences for guidance, such as understanding common but mysterious issues like hormonal changes in women. Also features a closing remarks segment, an advertisement for Puerto Rico's beaches, and an introduction to IndieWire podcast co-hosts for entertainment news discussions.
Apr 15, 2024 • 6min
What's the tax on your time?
Exploring how limiting projects in progress can make life feel less crunched. Understanding the concept of 'tax on your time' in project planning and efficient organization. Emphasizing the importance of reducing tasks to lessen the 'administrative tax' on time and boost productivity.
Apr 14, 2024 • 8min
Second Cup: How not to forget your habits
Learn how to not forget your habits with simple and non-negotiable routines. The importance of cues and mindful planning for habit formation. Strategies for maintaining consistency, tracking progress, and integrating habits into daily life.
Apr 13, 2024 • 5min
Second Cup: Spring blooms are worth the bother
Discover the joy of spring blooms and travel memories. Embrace fleeting beauty and lessons from nature. Laura shares about Puerto Rico's beaches and encourages trip planning.
Apr 12, 2024 • 5min
What do I need to know?
Gain valuable insights by seeking advice in new life situations. Explore the advantages of starting fresh and seizing opportunities in business ventures. Laura expresses gratitude and highlights Puerto Rico tourism and Shopify's e-commerce solutions.
Apr 11, 2024 • 5min
Tell me something good
Encouraging positive conversations by sharing good news, balancing positive and negative news authentically. Host promotes iHeart Media, Puerto Rico's beaches, and the Toolkit Podcast with insights from filmmakers like Tarantino and Scorsese.
Apr 10, 2024 • 5min
Check in on the easy ones
Learn about the benefits of recognizing and nurturing the 'easy ones' in a group, whether in managing teams or family dynamics. Discover how focusing on silent achievers can lead to long-term growth and positivity.
Apr 9, 2024 • 6min
Leave room for opportunity
The podcast discusses the importance of making space in your busy schedule for unexpected opportunities, highlighting how this can lead to growth and new experiences. It emphasizes the value of being open to new possibilities while balancing existing commitments, ultimately leading to personal and professional enrichment.
