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.

Episodes

July 11, 2025 4 mins

Get twice the fun without twice the effort

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How to build in time to chill

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Time management expert Kelly Nolan shares strategies for succeeding at work and life

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July 8, 2025 4 mins

One way to make downtime more meaningful

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There's no point wishing things took less time than they do

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July 6, 2025 5 mins

Don't make people guess what you're writing, calling, or meeting about

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July 5, 2025 5 mins

Plants make people happier

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July 4, 2025 5 mins

Enjoy downtime more by choosing what to do first

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July 3, 2025 4 mins

Discover hidden knowledge, so you don't learn things the hard way

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Kristen, aka "The Frugal Girl," shares her strategies for reinvention

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July 1, 2025 4 mins

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

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June 30, 2025 4 mins

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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