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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February 14, 2025 4 mins

Little rituals can help you bond with colleagues

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Take advantage of everyone else's experience

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Decluttering expert Dana K. White talks about how to address the mess while feeling good about yourself

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February 11, 2025 4 mins

Don't count on everything being available when you need it

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February 10, 2025 5 mins

Anyone can learn to make small talk with a little effort

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February 9, 2025 7 mins

Use resources beyond checking out books

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Positive anticipation can change your outlook on life

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February 7, 2025 4 mins

Become known for a dish you bring to everything

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February 6, 2025 4 mins

Fresh air is still energizing, even if the weather isn't great

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Essayist Mary Laura Philpott talks about how to approach the creative process with curiosity, rather than a sense of hustle

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February 4, 2025 5 mins

Build in moments of casual connection, however you happen to work

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February 3, 2025 5 mins

Create time to connect without adding anything to your schedule

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February 2, 2025 6 mins

Seek out people with different lives and experiences

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February 1, 2025 5 mins

How to make progress and not get overwhelmed

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January 31, 2025 4 mins

Look forward a month to manage your calendar well

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January 30, 2025 5 mins

Harness that sense of satisfaction to get big things done

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Entrepreneur and president of Impact Theory Lisa Bilyeu talks about how to develop the confidence to get big things done

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January 28, 2025 3 mins

Now is a good time to think about this year's travel plans

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January 27, 2025 5 mins

Make sure you have access to any information you'll need

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January 26, 2025 6 mins

Plan to do more memorable things

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