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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Sep 12, 2023 • 6min
Play Tetris with your schedule
Learn how to manage your schedule like a game of Tetris, fitting in work, family adventures, and sleep. Explore the concept of scheduling using Tetris as a metaphor. Stay connected with the host and hear about promotions.
Sep 11, 2023 • 5min
Time is what you make of it
Learn how to make the most of your time by tracking and reflecting on it, and making intentional choices. Also, discover strategies for maximizing productivity and connecting through social media and email.
Sep 10, 2023 • 4min
The New Corner Office: Book clubs beat happy hours
The podcast discusses the advantages of virtual book clubs over happy hours for socializing. It suggests activities to increase engagement, such as art lessons and Q&A sessions with thought leaders.
Sep 9, 2023 • 6min
Second Cup: What you don't know can't distract you
Learn how to minimize distractions and enhance focus. Limit smartphone use during work hours. Connect with the speaker and receive podcast recommendations. Hear advertisements for T-Mobile and a summer campaign by THINK.
Sep 8, 2023 • 10min
Don't play ping pong with plans
The podcast discusses the importance of minimizing effort when making plans, efficient planning strategies and tools, techniques for coordinating plans with multiple people, the importance of clear communication and decisive action to avoid wasting time on unnecessary planning.
Sep 7, 2023 • 6min
Avoid pendulum swings
Learn how to avoid extremist behaviors and overcorrections in various aspects of life for a well-balanced life. The host expresses gratitude to listeners and promotes engagement on social media and other podcasts.
4 snips
Sep 6, 2023 • 6min
Plan for work overflow
Strategies for handling busy seasons and unexpected work, planning for work overflow, balancing personal time, managing time effectively, not neglecting personal life for work
4 snips
Sep 5, 2023 • 5min
There is no perfect time
The podcast discusses the myth of the perfect time and how people often use busyness as an excuse. They emphasize the importance of tracking time and taking action now instead of waiting for the perfect moment.
Sep 4, 2023 • 5min
Review your summer
Reflect on your summer, create a summer fun list, and make memories for the future. The speaker shares their personal experiences, evaluating activities like outdoor concerts, bike rides, and a writing retreat. They also discuss reflecting on summer experiences and making improvements for next year.
Sep 3, 2023 • 3min
The New Corner Office: Smile and dial
Learn techniques to overcome phone anxiety in the workplace. Discover the benefits of making phone calls over emails. Explore the power of thoughts on daily tasks. Recommendations include Express Employment Professionals, Sliving Live on Roblox, and The History of the World's Greatest Night Clubs podcast series.
