Before Breakfast

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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August 28, 2026 4 mins

You can gather with other readers, even if you haven't all read the same book

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Keep everything that goes out the door with you in one place

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August 26, 2026 25 mins

Practicing physician Adam Sandell, author of the Great Work newsletter, shares how to manage intense schedules

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August 25, 2026 5 mins

 Pay more attention to places where you're more likely to make mistakes

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August 24, 2026 4 mins

If you can feed your family in a few minutes, it's easier to get out the door

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Anything that's visible is part of your home's decor

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August 22, 2026 5 mins

Plan in downtime after an intense time

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August 21, 2026 6 mins

An easy way to remember a not-quite-daily habit

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August 20, 2026 5 mins

Focus your volunteer efforts on a cause you'll be motivated to stick with

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Psychologist Elizabeth Dunn and climate scientist Jiaying Zhao show how joyful decisions can save the planet

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August 18, 2026 5 mins

Knowing what you'll need to master can help you prepare for the unknown

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August 17, 2026 4 mins

A slip-up while building a habit can be an occasion to get curious

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August 16, 2026 5 mins

Banish imposter syndrome by focusing on service

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August 15, 2026 4 mins

Sometimes, variety is over-rated

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August 14, 2026 4 mins

Be ready to have fun, whatever the occasion

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August 13, 2026 5 mins

How to make sure the dishes never pile up

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YNAB founder and author of Never Worry About Money Again Jesse Mecham shares tips for feeling financially sound

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August 11, 2026 4 mins

Save some easy wins for when you'll need an energy boost

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August 10, 2026 4 mins

Consider the downstream consequences of things that feel satisfying in the moment

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Make it more enjoyable for people to meet your expectations

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