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.
1
Plan for distracted days
How to stay productive when there won't be focused time
5 min
2
Start with today
Organize the current mess before clearing a backlog
6 min
3
Don't reward looking busy
Create a culture that rewards getting things done
8 min
4
The New Corner Office: Discomfort is distracting
Ergonomic tweaks can make it easier to focus
3 min
5
Second Cup: Gossip for good
Let people overhear you say nice things about them
4 min
6
Close the loop
Let people know what worked and what didn't
6 min
7
Make your own luck
How to bring more opportunity into your life
5 min
8
Only one at a time
Limiting treats can stretch out your enjoyment
5 min
9
Purposeful presence
Make sure there's a good reason for being where you are
6 min
10
What makes an experience good
Know the highlights, so you can make sure they happen
5 min
11
The New Corner Office: Connect beyond social media
Spend more time with real friends and colleagues
5 min
12
Second Cup: Maybe you don’t want to
There could be a reason you keep pushing something forward
5 min
13
Summer Fridays aren't just for summer
The case for a slightly shorter workweek
5 min
14
Everyone can have their fun
Plan weekends with lots to look forward to
7 min
15
Pare down your inventory
It's satisfying to use up what you have
6 min
16
Admiring without aspiring
You don't have to attempt what others do well
6 min
17
No one is busy at 5 a.m.
Unusual times might be the best times to get together
6 min
18
The New Corner Office: If you want to keep work...
How to negotiate a long term remote set-up
4 min
19
Second Cup: Try a Sunday basket
A smart technique to stop dropping the ball
4 min
20
Label your emails
Let recipients know what they're in for
5 min
21
Notice favorite colors
An easy way to be thoughtful
5 min
22
When you wake before your alarm
Take advantage of unexpected time
6 min
23
Your 2500 books
How to figure out what's worth reading
5 min
24
Pay yourself a commission
How to make annoying money tasks feel worthwhile
5 min
25
The New Corner Office: Spin a good story
Learn how to describe your career journey
3 min