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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April 7, 2025 4 mins

A simple rule makes screen time more intentional

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A little trick to take the sting out of hurtful words

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How to get done what you intend to do

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Be patient when results aren't immediate or linear

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Nobody shares the whole story

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Entrepreneur and author Molly Beck shares tips for making daily life more productive

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April 1, 2025 4 mins

Procrastination can look productive, but don't be fooled

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March 31, 2025 5 mins

Your to-do list should be based in reality

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A new way to view spending on experiences

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Accept that all big decisions have upsides and downsides

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March 28, 2025 4 mins

Let the changing seasons nudge you to take stock of your stuff

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March 27, 2025 4 mins

Picture exactly when you will have accomplished a goal

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Shakespeare scholar and magazine editor Emily Kwilinski shares why to add older books to your to-be-read list

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March 25, 2025 4 mins

Embrace vertical ownership to share the mental load

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March 24, 2025 4 mins

Get motivated by a visible finish line

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March 23, 2025 6 mins

Create the space for figuring out your passions

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March 22, 2025 8 mins

No job is perfect, but much of it should be good

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March 21, 2025 5 mins

Know what your workdays look like, so you can take advantage of unexpected time

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Figure out what you can do at home, or in small bits of time

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Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff shares tips for taking little steps to make life better

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