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 11, 2026 4 mins

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

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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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Make getting dressed easier by taking pictures of what you own

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August 7, 2026 5 mins

Squeeze a little adventure into a trip you're going to take anyway

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Score some extra travel time by working remotely

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August 5, 2026 23 mins

Ruby Ryba, author of How to Stop Scrolling, shares how to spend less time on your phone

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August 4, 2026 6 mins

Plan ahead to take others with you

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August 3, 2026 5 mins

Even if it's annoying in the moment, a picture will shape the memories later

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August 2, 2026 3 mins

Be patient; many problems will work themselves out

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August 1, 2026 6 mins

Everyone wastes time, so make sure your wasted time is fun

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July 31, 2026 4 mins

Make decisions easier by comparing new options to your default

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How to draw better boundaries around conversations that tend to drag on

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Co-author of The Thought Leadership Handbook Peter Winick shares how to become known for your big ideas

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How to spend time with difficult people

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July 27, 2026 4 mins

One way to stay responsive, but still get things done

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July 26, 2026 5 mins

Create occasions for saying hello

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July 25, 2026 5 mins

Get more activity, and more variety, by exercising twice a day

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July 24, 2026 4 mins

Compliments, praise, and gratitude are always welcome

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July 23, 2026 6 mins

Turn down the volume on emails by sending fewer messages

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