Before Breakfast

Plan a little — but not too far — into the future

Names matter — here’s how to stop forgetting

How to see that you are making progress

Be clear, and get people to call you back

Set challenging but doable objectives to win the week ahead

Tackle those nagging tasks, one at a time

Build in time to practice and you can achieve a career breakthrough

How to keep surfaces clear and make cleaning a breeze

Save time and money by extending objects’ useful lives

How to take an outside perspective on your dilemmas

Introduce a little variety to discover new favorite things

Pace yourself through challenging times

A little strategy can make work feel more doable

How to succeed without working around the clock

Go offline to feel like you have more time

Be clear on the reason, and more flexible on the details

Even a few minutes can make a big difference

Thinking through your future day-to-day life can inspire good habits

Steward your energy by making Monday decisions automatic