Transition rituals can help everyone be more calm and present

Take a systematic approach to learning anything new

Give yourself grace, but still get stuff done

Find more time in your day — and sleep better — by learning how to kick the snooze button habit for good.

Little adventures are possible, even without going far from home

Make it easier to get enough sleep

How to stay connected with people you don’t see in person

Rediscover forms of fun that are supposed to fill hours

The secret to making remote work effective

Even busy people can find time to read. With this episode’s strategies, you’ll plow through War and Peace in no time.

*Second Cup is Saturday bonus episodes from our archive

The best compliments inspire future successes

A listener shares a tip that helps her make progress toward her goals

Before Breakfast is a year old! Here are some of Laura’s favorite tips from the last year

Stay sane and make the most of a less-than-ideal situation

Stay informed without getting (too) overwhelmed

It’s OK to stick with the tried and true

This gratitude practice doubles the good feelings

A listener asks how to handle multi-year goals