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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September 26, 2026 • 5 mins

Acknowledge unproductive stretches, so expectations match reality.

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Don't wait for perfect conditions to live your life

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September 24, 2026 • 5 mins

A lot can fit in the next year

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September 23, 2026 • 25 mins

Lynda Gratton, author of Living the 100-Year Life, shares how to plan for careers and lives that last

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Create the conditions where it's easy to have fun

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September 21, 2026 • 4 mins

Time tracking can lead to self-compassion

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Sometimes it's fun to just follow your nose

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Don't let work become an accidental cost center.

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September 18, 2026 • 4 mins

Avoid the hedonic treadmill by indulging in treats a little less often than you could

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September 17, 2026 • 6 mins

Getting rid of things you don't want to do makes space for things you do want to do

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September 16, 2026 • 23 mins

Dr. Marisa G. Franco, author of Worth, talks about self-esteem and attachment

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September 15, 2026 • 5 mins

Say yes often enough that people keep asking

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September 14, 2026 • 5 mins

Make space in your schedule for great ideas you haven't thought about yet

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September 13, 2026 • 4 mins

You don't have to start at the very beginning, even if it is a very good place to start.

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September 12, 2026 • 5 mins

Create accountability and make your priorities happen

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September 11, 2026 • 5 mins

Go deep on a topic you see in your daily life

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September 10, 2026 • 5 mins

Some spending does more for your life than other spending

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September 9, 2026 • 26 mins

Caroline Webb, leadership coach and author of Leadership Intelligence, shares strategies for smart management

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September 8, 2026 • 4 mins

Your presence matters, and will be remembered

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September 7, 2026 • 4 mins

It's easy to strike up a conversation with people who share your interests

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