

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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Nov 4, 2023 • 6min
Second Cup: How to split the holidays
Learn how to split the holidays in creative ways to accommodate everyone in your big family, including those who can't travel or work during the holidays. Explore the concept of creating non-holiday holidays for big families, suggesting a separate gathering day in mid-December or after New Year's.

Nov 3, 2023 • 4min
Make a home manual
Learn how to create a digital home manual to make guests feel welcome and ensure your home is well taken care of. Get examples of situations where it would be useful and suggestions for customization and distribution.

Nov 2, 2023 • 5min
Study ahead of time
Discover the benefits of studying ahead of time before attending cultural experiences. Familiarize yourself with artists, plays, characters, and plotlines to enhance enjoyment and understanding.

Nov 1, 2023 • 6min
Express Services Presents: Torque Wrenches Are This Girl’s Best Friend
Demeny Pollitt, founder of Girlington Garage, discusses her journey as a female entrepreneur in the male-dominated auto industry and the challenges of owning a business. She shares her mission to create a comfortable environment for women, her career path, and the role her mother played in the success of the business.

Nov 1, 2023 • 5min
Don't be frugal with thanks
Learn about the power of expressing gratitude and saying thank you, and how it can positively impact both the person thanking and the person being thanked. The host also expresses gratitude to the listeners and provides contact information for questions or feedback.

Oct 31, 2023 • 6min
Be smart about your fears
The podcast explores strategies for conquering and managing fears, encouraging listeners to be smart about their fears and discern when to face them or work around them. It discusses the significance of rationalizing fears and distinguishing between conquerable, bearable, and inconsequential fears to optimize our lives.

Oct 30, 2023 • 7min
It takes as long as it takes
The podcast explores the significance of patience in tasks and projects, using writing books as an example. It emphasizes the importance of trusting the process of pursuing long-term goals and dedicating time to explore different ideas. The hosts share their own experiences with writing a book and the value of being patient and generous with time.

Oct 29, 2023 • 9min
Second Cup: Be reliable (even when life is complicated)
The podcast discusses the importance of being reliable despite life's challenges, such as medical issues and caregiving. It provides strategies for managing time and energy, maintaining a reputation for reliability, and seeking supportive organizations. The episode ends with a closing statement and an advertisement for Express Employment Professionals.

Oct 28, 2023 • 9min
Second Cup: Plant seeds to enjoy the harvest
The podcast discusses the strategy of making small investments of time and effort for success. It emphasizes setting reasonable goals, celebrating small successes, and leveraging opportunities. The host shares a personal story about landing a book contract using this approach.

Oct 27, 2023 • 5min
Say why you want to talk
The podcast discusses the importance of providing context and clues when asking someone to call you. It also emphasizes the significance of starting the conversation with goodwill and promotes other podcasts by iHeart Media.