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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November 11, 2025 5 mins

Setting one intention can make weekday evenings more meaningful

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One idea, executed well, can send you off on new adventures

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November 8, 2025 4 mins

Giving everyone something similar can be thoughtful-- and fast

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November 7, 2025 5 mins

Think about what you want to remember, so you can make these priorities happen

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November 6, 2025 4 mins

Go into your weekends with ideas for low-key fun

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Lewis Hatchett, a former pro cricket player and host of the MindStrong podcast, shares his strategies for success

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November 4, 2025 4 mins

Let people know what you're excited about, so they can get excited too

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November 3, 2025 5 mins

Make the most of unexpected free time

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November 2, 2025 4 mins

Most of the time is usually good enough

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A little variety can keep you engaged

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October 31, 2025 4 mins

Health ailments don't need to dominate every conversation

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October 30, 2025 4 mins

Get people talking by figuring out what unimportant matters get them worked up

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Communcations expert Charles Duhigg shares tips for making conversations more productive

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October 28, 2025 6 mins

A new normal requires a different approach than a temporary time crunch

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October 27, 2025 5 mins

The more you talk with people, the more you have to talk about

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October 26, 2025 6 mins

Sometimes fears are useful

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October 25, 2025 4 mins

Preparation makes experiences more enjoyable

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October 24, 2025 4 mins

Socialize your ideas with people before you propose them formally

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October 23, 2025 5 mins

Surround yourself with great inputs to produce excellent results

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