Before Breakfast
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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The New Corner Office: Plan Monday before Monday
Mondays go better if you plan before the week starts
3 min
152
Second Cup: Don't distract yourself
How not to ruin your own concentration
5 min
153
Learn your seasons
Organize your year to make goals feel doable
5 min
154
Recast an unpleasant task
Sometimes suffering is optional
5 min
155
Easy does it
Make get-togethers effortless
5 min
156
This is when you get stronger
Stay motivated when things get tough
5 min
157
Everybody wastes time
Perfection isn't possible; improvement is
5 min
158
The New Corner Office: Call a colleague to say ...
End the day with connection and accountability
3 min
159
Second Cup: It's OK to be a late bloomer
Figuring out what you love leads to long-term success
6 min
160
Upgrade your brown bag lunch
Make your mid-day meal more exciting
8 min
161
Find your finish line
Deadlines provide motivation
5 min
162
Exercise during waiting time
One way to find waiting less annoying
5 min
163
Make the most of mild weather
Go outside as often as you can
5 min
164
Have a no re-heat morning
Yes, you can enjoy an uninterrupted cup of coffee
6 min
165
The New Corner Office: Your backdrop is your pe...
Seize the opportunity to show who you are
4 min
166
Second Cup: Set group goals
Like-minded people can help you achieve great things
4 min
167
Happy hours, happy life
Life i.e. experienced in moments
5 min
168
Control what comes in
Decisions are easier when all the choices are good
6 min
169
Plus one for good luck
Sometimes bringing an extra is a very good idea
5 min
170
Eat BBQ in Memphis
Learn to love wherever you are
6 min
171
Build your team
Magnify your impact with the right people
6 min
172
The New Corner Office: A tired dog is a happy dog
Tips for working at home with pets around
3 min
173
Second Cup: Give a friend a podcast
Share a show and you both reap the benefits
4 min
174
Plan to end the year well
A great few months can change a whole year
5 min
175
Behind is not a feeling
How to know if you're on track
5 min