

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 17, 2023 • 4min
The New Corner Office: Map your meetings
Learn how to strategically manage your time and energy by reviewing your calendar, assessing the necessity of each meeting, and exploring alternative ways of communication. Reduce meeting load, prepare in advance, and strategically plan your week's meetings for maximum productivity and energy stewardship.

Sep 16, 2023 • 6min
Second Cup: Just get going and see what happens
Exploring behavioral activation and the importance of taking action without relying on motivation. Starting projects even when feeling unmotivated can generate momentum and energy. Closing remarks and sponsors include Express Employment Professionals and Harper Wilde.

Sep 15, 2023 • 6min
Give gifts money can't buy
Explore the concept of non-material gifts and how they can strengthen relationships. Learn about the benefits of unexpected gifts on baby registries and how they can make it easier for people to offer assistance. Discover the idea of giving non-material gifts to reduce waste and strengthen relationships.

Sep 14, 2023 • 6min
Run to something, not from something
The podcast discusses the importance of having a goal or passion to pursue when making a big change in life. It challenges the misconception that changing careers automatically leads to happiness. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of addressing immediate sources of unhappiness and focusing on what you want rather than what you don't want.

Sep 13, 2023 • 7min
You may as well look
Learn about the importance of networking and exploring job opportunities for growth and better opportunities. Discover the benefits of staying informed about the job market, including better pay and job satisfaction.

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.


