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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July 1, 2025 4 mins

Make time for long-term projects, long before the deadline

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Be the first mover when it comes to scheduling things

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Constructive feedback is helpful, complaining is not

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New Year's isn't the only time to choose positive change

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June 27, 2025 4 mins

Take advantage of the early hours to nurture your relationships

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June 26, 2025 5 mins

Figure out where the time goes and you'll feel better about your time

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June 25, 2025 26 mins

Time management expert Mike Vardy shares how "time crafting" can make you more effective

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June 24, 2025 4 mins

Many jobs can be flexible if you want them to be

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Don't let low moments stop you from seeing the good ones

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June 22, 2025 6 mins

Be clear on next steps, so everyone stays accountable

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Set goals where you are in charge of success

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June 20, 2025 4 mins

Humans have done amazing things, and you can too

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June 19, 2025 4 mins

Smart answers to small talk questions open the door to better conversations

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Prof. Juliet Schor, author of Four Days a Week, shares how organizations can make the workplace work better

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June 17, 2025 4 mins

How to cultivate a weekend mindset, even during the week

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June 16, 2025 4 mins

Aim to add to your career capital account every day

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June 15, 2025 5 mins

Going "together outside after dinner" can transform your evenings

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June 14, 2025 5 mins

Be mindful about whether your schedule will change

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June 13, 2025 3 mins

What to ask when you don't know what you don't know

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June 12, 2025 4 mins

Make sure you're taking intentional, rejuvenating breaks

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