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
Make jealousy your teacher
Envy can give you a nudge to do what you know you want to doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/08/25•4m 48s
Make better to-do lists, with Charlie Gilkey
Charlie Gilkey, owner of Productive Flourishing, shares how to get the important things doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/08/25•26m 55s
Specific times get remembered
Make people pay attention by using exact numbersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/08/25•4m 14s
Clear the decks later
There will be enough time for everything, if you go in the right oderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/08/25•5m 18s
Second Cup: Reimagine happy hour
Do what makes you happy after workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/08/25•5m 1s
Second Cup: Be a hungry listener
Better listening makes for better conversations and presentationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/08/25•5m 12s
Seize the moment
Take advantage of opportunities when things are a little easierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/08/25•4m 27s
You are not a middle schooler changing classes
No one wins when you go passively from meeting to meetingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/08/25•5m 40s
Get more organized, with Laurie Palau
Organization expert Lauren Palau shares tips on making space for new opportunitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/08/25•27m 5s
Map out your focused time
Knowing what time is available can help you protect these hoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/08/25•4m 39s
How long are your evenings?
Understanding the landscape can help you make the most of your scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/08/25•5m 40s
Second Cup: Take stock before you restock
You may already own the perfect thingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/08/25•4m 39s
Second Cup: Be generous with time
People are a good use of timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/08/25•5m 2s
If you can't bring a casserole
Show people you care, even without a baking dishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/08/25•4m 18s
Ten minutes a day is like a week off work
Little actions add up to big things over timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/08/25•4m 59s
Time-based productivity, with Carl Pullein
Productivity expert Carl Pullein shares routines for staying on top of all the to-dosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/08/25•27m 21s
Make your minutes matter
Use time it would be easy to waste for things you need to doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/08/25•5m 12s
It's not my favorite
You can express negative opinions tactfullySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/08/25•4m 56s
Second Cup: Help comes through other people
Accept other people's offers of assistanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/08/25•5m 43s
Second Cup: Stay a while
Linger in good moments instead of rushing offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/08/25•4m 47s
Get a reading pen pal
Even without a book club, you can connect through a love of booksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/08/25•4m 52s
Connect before you disconnect
Take a moment to build your professional relationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/07/25•5m 11s
Building the best team ever, with David Burkus
Teamwork expert David Burkus share advice on creating great teams, and tips for better networkingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/07/25•29m 27s
What to do with a small windfall
How to make the most of a little extra cashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/07/25•5m 45s
Decide when you'll decide
Don't waste time on decisions you can't make nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/07/25•5m 1s
Second Cup: Skip the optional arguments
Life is more pleasant when you choose your battlesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/07/25•5m 3s
Second Cup: Today is a good day for getting started
Why not seize the moment?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/07/25•4m 42s
Don't play jump or dive
Plan ahead to avoid last minute stressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/07/25•5m 33s
How to lead 4000 lives
Even when life is limited, literature expands horizonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/07/25•4m 43s
Enjoying peaceful productivity, with Erik Fisher
Erik Fisher, host of Beyond the To-Do List, shares the best tips from 13 years of his showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/07/25•22m 15s
Add an apple
Adding can take less willpower than subtractingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/07/25•5m 15s
Take a working vacation
Working remotely doesn't need to mean working from homeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/07/25•6m 3s
Second Cup: How not to overcommit
Planning helps you see how much space you haveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/07/25•5m 4s
Second Cup: Be easy to work with
Being pleasant can be a competitive advantageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/07/25•4m 48s
Who's interrupting you?
Figure out ways to stop interrupting yourselfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/07/25•6m 7s
Stay in your sphere
Be more efficient by doing one kind of work at a timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/07/25•5m 18s
Making time management personal, with Anna Dearmon Kornick
Time management expert Anna Dearmon Kornick shares how personality affects our schedulesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/07/25•25m 27s
You're paying for the experience, not the duration
You don't always need to get your money's worthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/07/25•4m 36s
Be realistic about on-the-road productivity
Know what you can do and what you can'tSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/07/25•5m 9s
Second Cup: Peace of mind is priceless
Spending a little might stop a lot of worrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/07/25•5m 18s
Second Cup: Enjoy being penny foolish
Don't sweat the small stuff if the big stuff is goodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/07/25•5m 9s
Host twice
Get twice the fun without twice the effortSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/07/25•4m 5s
Plan a night of nothing
How to build in time to chillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/07/25•4m 23s
Realistic time management, with Kelly Nolan
Time management expert Kelly Nolan shares strategies for succeeding at work and lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/07/25•24m 48s
Make a pilgrimage
One way to make downtime more meaningfulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/07/25•4m 24s
You drive a car, not a time machine
There's no point wishing things took less time than they doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/07/25•4m 53s
Second Cup: Spoil the surprise
Don't make people guess what you're writing, calling, or meeting aboutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/07/25•5m 27s
Second Cup: Green your space
Plants make people happierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/07/25•5m 40s
Pick your long weekend leisure
Enjoy downtime more by choosing what to do firstSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/07/25•5m 14s
Nobody told me that
Discover hidden knowledge, so you don't learn things the hard waySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/07/25•4m 13s
Making midlife pivots, with The Frugal Girl
Kristen, aka "The Frugal Girl," shares her strategies for reinventionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/07/25•24m 53s
Just put in the time
Make time for long-term projects, long before the deadlineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/07/25•4m 49s
Offer 3 options
Be the first mover when it comes to scheduling thingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/06/25•4m 47s
Second Cup: All opposed should offer ideas
Constructive feedback is helpful, complaining is notSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/06/25•5m 43s
Second Cup: Make mid-year resolutions
New Year's isn't the only time to choose positive changeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/06/25•5m 8s
Morning time can be family time
Take advantage of the early hours to nurture your relationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/06/25•4m 33s
How to let go of the guilt
Figure out where the time goes and you'll feel better about your timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/06/25•5m 41s
Give time themes, with Mike Vardy
Time management expert Mike Vardy shares how "time crafting" can make you more effectiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/06/25•26m 31s
Rethink what's family friendly
Many jobs can be flexible if you want them to beSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/06/25•4m 41s
Life is stressful and life is wonderful
Don't let low moments stop you from seeing the good onesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/06/25•4m 23s
Second Cup: Until we meet again
Be clear on next steps, so everyone stays accountableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/06/25•6m 18s
Second Cup: Focus on process, not outcome
Set goals where you are in charge of successSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/06/25•6m 8s
People did that
Humans have done amazing things, and you can tooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/06/25•4m 59s
Have your answers ready
Smart answers to small talk questions open the door to better conversationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/06/25•4m 54s
Making work more efficient, with Juliet Schor
Prof. Juliet Schor, author of Four Days a Week, shares how organizations can make the workplace work betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/06/25•28m 34s
After 5 p.m. it's Friday
How to cultivate a weekend mindset, even during the weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/06/25•4m 31s
Little deposits add up
Aim to add to your career capital account every daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/06/25•4m 58s
Second Cup: Practice TOAD time
Going "together outside after dinner" can transform your eveningsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/06/25•5m 0s
Second Cup: Set your summer hours
Be mindful about whether your schedule will changeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/06/25•5m 32s
What should I be asking?
What to ask when you don't know what you don't knowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/06/25•3m 39s
Wait 5 before you take 5
Make sure you're taking intentional, rejuvenating breaksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/06/25•4m 43s
How to travel well, with Henley Vazquez
Henley Vazquez, co-founder and CEO of Fora, shares tips for getting more out of your vacationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/06/25•25m 25s
Try a finishing blitz
Make the magic of completion work for youSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/06/25•4m 47s
There will always be emails
You can decide to pursue your goals, even in the middle of a busy lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/06/25•4m 37s
Second Cup: Start with the trash
Find momentum by making the easy decisions firstSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/06/25•5m 40s
Second Cup: Try something bucket list adjacent
Experience parts of your big adventures as little adventuresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/06/25•6m 5s
Is there a yes in that no?
If your first choice doesn't work out, something close might still be an optionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/06/25•4m 17s
Stretch the cadence
Save time by doing recurring tasks less frequentlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/06/25•4m 47s
Make life more sustainable, with Kathy Oneto
Kathy Oneto, author of Sustainable Ambition, shares how to make work and life work togetherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/06/25•22m 50s
You always have options
Every choice is just a matter of whether to accept the consequencesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/06/25•4m 59s
Before you finish that first cup
Choose a 'coffee project' to start the day rightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/06/25•4m 54s
Second Cup: Build in travel time, even on Zoom
Take a break between meetings to stay engagedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/06/25•5m 50s
Second Cup: Your head is a lousy office
Don't rely on memorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/05/25•7m 1s
Be ready to ride the wave
Ask what you'd do if things went really rightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/05/25•5m 36s
Split your shifts
How to spend time with your family, even if you're working long hoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/05/25•6m 36s
How to be happier, with Cassie Holmes
Professor and author Cassie Holmes shares research-backed ways to make daily life betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/05/25•26m 14s
Focus your leisure time
Commit enough time and resources to your hobbies to truly make them funSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/05/25•5m 59s
Know what you do best
Aim to spend more time on things you do uncommonly wellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/05/25•6m 18s
Second Cup: Keep track of others' big days
One way to show people that you care See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/05/25•6m 8s
Second Cup: Make a good day (almost) perfect
How would you like to be celebrated?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/05/25•5m 17s
What if we cheered first?
Starting with enthusiasm might encourage a good performanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/05/25•5m 53s
Keep the old
You can't make an old friend, so warm up the relationships you haveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/05/25•4m 49s
How to be courageous, with Jenny Wood
Career expert Jenny Wood shares lessons from her book Wild CourageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/05/25•25m 39s
Sweat it out to get it out
How to completely reset a bad daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/05/25•4m 26s
Clear is kind
If something needs to be said, it's best to be directSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/05/25•4m 49s
Second Cup: Take a hobby-themed vacation
Take a break between meetings to stay engagedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/05/25•5m 50s
Second Cup: If you can't work, plan
Turn low-energy time into something more productiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/05/25•6m 25s
Could you finish?
Don't automatically migrate that task to the next daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/05/25•4m 49s
Knowing is less than half the battle
How to close the gap between knowing and doingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/05/25•4m 1s
How to be emotionally fit, with Dr. Emily Anhalt
Dr. Emily Anhalt explains how to make mental health your superpowerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/05/25•25m 28s
Notice and embrace one-on-one time
Watch for little moments when you can connectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/05/25•4m 16s
Celebrate with others, and as you wish
The wisdom of observing a holiday on different daysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/05/25•4m 11s
Second Cup: You could just do it now
There is never a perfect timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/05/25•4m 46s
Second Cup: If you do nothing else
One upside of daily habits that are truly dailySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/05/25•5m 11s
Chase rainbows
Make time to marvel at the natural worldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/05/25•4m 3s
Consider me a friend
If you'd like to get to know someone better, say soSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/05/25•4m 55s
Managing up, with Melody Wilding
Career expert Melody Wilding explains how to get what you need from the people in chargeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/05/25•25m 58s
Consolidate your meetings
Become more productive by protecting open blocks of timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/05/25•5m 6s
Reduce your toggling tax
Free up time by switching tasks less oftenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/05/25•5m 43s
Second Cup: Let 'Best of' lists guide you
Take advantage of expert researchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/05/25•5m 46s
Second Cup: For not to
How to be truly welcomingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/05/25•5m 3s
Don't curb your enthusiasm
Let people know if you're excited about somethingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/05/25•4m 38s
Today isn't the only day
A bigger project can be spread over quite a whileSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/05/25•5m 15s
How to tell your story, with Lisa Camooso Miller
Communications expert Lisa Camooso Miller shares how to raise your profile and get things doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/04/25•25m 53s
Choose your Joneses
Make sure you compare yourself to the right peopleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/04/25•4m 25s
Plug into an existing group
How to have a ready-made social lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/04/25•4m 29s
Second Cup: Something active, something creative
A formula for creating a balanced lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/04/25•6m 4s
Second Cup: 1000 gestures
A little bit of thoughtfulness adds upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/04/25•5m 11s
You don't have to branch out
If something's working, there's no need to change it upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/04/25•4m 13s
Look to the past to shape the present
Youthful interests might suggest what you'd enjoy doing nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/04/25•5m 14s
Productive procrastination, with Jorge Cham
Host of Science Stuff Jorge Cham busts some science myths, and shares how he gets things doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/04/25•24m 53s
Plan and reflect together
Taking a moment to look back can make planning more effectiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/04/25•5m 24s
Don't contaminate your leisure time
Consolidate little to-dos so they don't ruin everything elseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/04/25•4m 25s
Second Cup: Don't waste your life on your phone
Mindless minutes still matterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/04/25•5m 28s
Second Cup: Productivity doesn't always look productive
You don't have to always look busySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/04/25•4m 26s
Snail mail delights
In a few minutes, you can make someone's daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/04/25•4m 24s
Put it all the way away
The case for just finishing the jobSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/04/25•4m 5s
Combat time anxiety, with Chris Guillebeau
Author Chris Guillebeau shares how to feel less anxious and get more doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/04/25•25m 27s
You might not need a system
Systems only save time if you're spending a lot of time on something in the first placeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/04/25•3m 49s
Have fun without the fuss
Find ways to enjoy yourself without the hassleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/04/25•3m 57s
Second Cup: Now or later?
One way to stop putting off unpleasant tasksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/04/25•4m 39s
Second Cup: How not to forget your habits
Make sure your daily intentions happen dailySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/04/25•7m 53s
Brain write before you brainstorm
How to make sure everyone's voice is heardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/04/25•4m 54s
The day isn't over after dinner
Take advantage of time that's easy to lose track ofSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/04/25•4m 7s
Pivoting, with Cedric Thompson Jr.
Former NFL player Cedric Thompson talks about life as a content creator, and how to make any day betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/04/25•24m 11s
Make decluttering a habit
A little bit, every day, gets the job doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/04/25•4m 8s
How not to become a couch potato
A simple rule makes screen time more intentionalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/04/25•4m 54s
Second Cup: Transform your negative self-talk
A little trick to take the sting out of hurtful wordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/04/25•5m 57s
Second Cup: Make your calendar your to-do list
How to get done what you intend to doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/04/25•7m 48s
You'l move in the right direction over time
Be patient when results aren't immediate or linearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/04/25•4m 12s
Don't compare your inside to others' outsides
Nobody shares the whole storySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/04/25•4m 39s
Tech and networking tips, with Molly Beck
Entrepreneur and author Molly Beck shares tips for making daily life more productiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/04/25•23m 31s
Beware of procrastivity
Procrastination can look productive, but don't be fooledSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/04/25•4m 12s
Don't assign it if you won't do it
Your to-do list should be based in realitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/03/25•5m 54s
Second Cup: Invest this in your memory bank
A new way to view spending on experiencesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/03/25•6m 11s
Second Cup: You'll regret it (and that's OK)
Accept that all big decisions have upsides and downsidesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/03/25•7m 10s
Store things wisely
Let the changing seasons nudge you to take stock of your stuffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/03/25•4m 8s
Visualize a specific date
Picture exactly when you will have accomplished a goalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/03/25•4m 10s
How to read the classics, with Emily Kwilinski
Shakespeare scholar and magazine editor Emily Kwilinski shares why to add older books to your to-be-read listSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/03/25•23m 34s
What can I own, not how can I help
Embrace vertical ownership to share the mental loadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/03/25•4m 57s
Set quarterly goals
Get motivated by a visible finish lineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/03/25•4m 51s
Second Cup: Make time for you a habit
Create the space for figuring out your passionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/03/25•6m 35s
Second Cup: Like all but 20 percent
No job is perfect, but much of it should be goodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/03/25•8m 31s
Track downtime at work
Know what your workdays look like, so you can take advantage of unexpected timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/03/25•5m 32s
Micro-adventures make downtime more fun
Figure out what you can do at home, or in small bits of timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/03/25•4m 37s
Try tiny experiments, with Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff shares tips for taking little steps to make life betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/03/25•22m 23s
A better way to clear the decks
Get started on tomorrow's little tasks todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/03/25•5m 10s
Celebrate little holidays
Seize opportunities for feeling festive, wherever you find themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/03/25•4m 6s
Second Cup: Re-assess your safety nets
What makes you braver, and what is holding you back?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/03/25•5m 41s
Second Cup: Make a moonshot map
Plot how to get from where you are to where you want to beSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/03/25•5m 45s
More please
Figure out what you enjoyed in the past to have more fun nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/03/25•4m 39s
Everything is research
Ideas and inspiration can be found just about anywhereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/03/25•4m 34s
How to be less anxious, with Olga Khazan
Olga Khazan, author of Me, But Better, explores the science of personality changeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/03/25•26m 0s
Keep a one-line idea list
Make a note when something strikes your fancySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/03/25•4m 16s
Ask for more convenient appointments
You don't need to take the first slot that's offeredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/03/25•5m 22s
Second Cup: Use name tags
Make sure everyone knows who is whoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/03/25•6m 5s
Second Cup: Laugh out loud
Laughter is the best medicine -- and one you can take frequentlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/03/25•6m 1s
Choose your alarm sound
Try something calm, rather than the defaultSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/03/25•3m 52s
Life administration is real work
Personal to-dos take time, so best to build them inSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/03/25•5m 12s
Manage your team (and life) better, with Sabina Nawaz
Management expert and executive coach Sabina Nawaz shares tips for creating a more effective workplaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/03/25•24m 13s
How to spring clean your calendar
Smart questions can help you figure out what can goSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/03/25•6m 28s
Why you should spring clean your calendar
Life is not a set-it-and-forget-it phenomenonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/03/25•5m 40s
Second Cup: Efficiency isn't everything
Feel free to linger in what you enjoySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/03/25•5m 59s
Second Cup: When you're too tired to read
Have a plan for low-energy hoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/03/25•6m 4s
Have fun with freebies
Build an adventure around freebies or discountsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/02/25•4m 44s
Done is good enough
Don't delay doing something just to make it marginally betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/02/25•4m 1s
Enjoying your morning routine, with Deirdre Fitzpatrick
Morning news anchor Deirdre Fitzpatrick talks about creating a schedule with time for all your interestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/02/25•25m 4s
What's on the horizon?
Knowing what's coming up can help you get through tough timesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/02/25•4m 35s
Think about what you'd take
Knowing what you'd need in an emergency can make a stressful situation a little less badSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/02/25•6m 8s
Second Cup: Schedule yourself first
How to make sure you do the workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/02/25•6m 2s
Second Cup: You can always quit tomorrow
Try sticking with your new habit for one more daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/02/25•5m 24s
Do unto others as they have done unto you
Sometimes people show you the way they'd like you to show kindness to themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/02/25•4m 33s
Say yes to an open hour
See what you'll do when you don't do the obvious to-dosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/02/25•4m 12s
How to stress less and be gentle on yourself, with Courtney Carver
Minimalism expert Courtney Carver shares tips on building habits, organizing life, and getting the stuff under controlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/02/25•24m 33s
Plan for transition time
Moving between activities takes time, so best to build it inSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/02/25•5m 2s
Maybe you already own it
Save time and money by using what's around the houseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/02/25•6m 16s
Second Cup: Every square foot, every day
Find everyday uses for every space in your homeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/02/25•6m 8s
Second Cup: Get to know your benefits
Don't leave potential compensation on the tableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/02/25•9m 1s
Take 5 minutes for fun
Little rituals can help you bond with colleaguesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/02/25•4m 5s
Ask around
Take advantage of everyone else's experienceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/02/25•4m 30s
Getting organized without the stress, with Dana K. White
Decluttering expert Dana K. White talks about how to address the mess while feeling good about yourselfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/02/25•28m 6s
Memorize important information
Don't count on everything being available when you need itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/02/25•4m 20s
Become a confident conversationalist
Anyone can learn to make small talk with a little effortSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/02/25•5m 37s
Second Cup: Enjoy your library
Use resources beyond checking out booksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/02/25•7m 2s
Second Cup: What are you looking forward to?
Positive anticipation can change your outlook on lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/02/25•5m 15s
Choose a recipe of the year
Become known for a dish you bring to everythingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/02/25•4m 23s
The case for a winter walk
Fresh air is still energizing, even if the weather isn't greatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/02/25•4m 46s
Being patient until the right idea comes, with Mary Laura Philpott
Essayist Mary Laura Philpott talks about how to approach the creative process with curiosity, rather than a sense of hustleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/02/25•25m 54s
Find your watercooler
Build in moments of casual connection, however you happen to workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/02/25•5m 55s
Carpooling isn't just for kids
Create time to connect without adding anything to your scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/02/25•5m 2s
Second Cup: Burst your bubble
Seek out people with different lives and experiencesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/02/25•6m 8s
Second Cup: One task per weekend
How to make progress and not get overwhelmedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/02/25•5m 31s
Consider the arc of a month
Look forward a month to manage your calendar wellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/01/25•4m 36s
Everybody likes to finish
Harness that sense of satisfaction to get big things doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/01/25•5m 25s
Breaking big goals into small steps, with Lisa Bilyeu
Entrepreneur and president of Impact Theory Lisa Bilyeu talks about how to develop the confidence to get big things doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/01/25•27m 51s
It's time to plan a vacation
Now is a good time to think about this year's travel plansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/01/25•3m 47s
Online doesn't mean forever
Make sure you have access to any information you'll needSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/01/25•5m 27s
Second Cup: Life is just a memory
Plan to do more memorable thingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/01/25•6m 45s
Second Cup: Do a gift debrief
Figure out what worked and what didn'tSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/01/25•5m 23s
Don't plan a work dinner on Valentine's Day
Be aware of what's going on in the world before you schedule something bigSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/01/25•5m 21s
The devil doesn't need another advocate
Criticism is almost never required, so make sure it's helpful if you give itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/01/25•4m 7s
Schedules, routines, and more with Dr. Gillian Goddard
Gillian Goddard, an endocrinologist and author of The Hot Flash newsletter, shares how to manage a busy life by looking at weeks instead of daysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/01/25•26m 43s
Don't remember, plan
If something matters to you, get it on the scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/01/25•4m 21s
Try a weekday breakfast date
Think beyond weekend evenings to get more time with your significant otherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/01/25•4m 42s
Second Cup: 9 habits, 9 weeks
Change your life in a few short monthsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/01/25•4m 35s
Second Cup: Use the tomorrow test
Don't commit your future self to things you wouldn't do soonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/01/25•5m 51s
Are you on a break or just off task?
If you're taking a break, make sure it's actually rejuvenatingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/01/25•5m 11s
Enjoy your meeting rebates
Use found time for something fun or meaningfulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/01/25•4m 50s
Managing it all, with Kathryn Sollmann
Kathryn Sollmann, author of The Four Jobs Club, shares tips from C-suite women on how to manage lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/01/25•24m 48s
Be proactive about your volunteer roles
Figure out how to give back in a way that's fun for you tooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/01/25•6m 54s
How to track your time
Tips for keeping track of where the time really goesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/01/25•6m 39s
Second Cup: Add an extra hour
Just one more hour of practice can make a big differenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/01/25•5m 49s
Second Cup: Picture a tranquil Tuesday
Envision a realistic ideal day to make it a realitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/01/25•5m 54s
A confused mind says no
Let people know exactly what you're offering, so they're more likely to say yesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/01/25•3m 28s
Shop for the holidays all year
Next time, don't wait until DecemberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/01/25•4m 15s
Setting boundaries when there's too much to do, with Amy Wilson
What Fresh Hell co-host Amy Wilson talks about people pleasing, and learning to live with discomfortSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/01/25•26m 58s
What's your favorite work?
Figure out what you love to do, so you can do more of itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/01/25•5m 53s
Don't be afraid of a little wasted time
Sometimes efficiency can become an excuseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/01/25•4m 12s
Second Cup: Use the headline test
Ask how others will perceive your decisionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/01/25•5m 49s
Second Cup: Maybe it's just your job
There might be something better out thereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/01/25•7m 18s
If you don't get paid time off, you still need time off
Even without paid vacation, you still need to create a realistic work scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/01/25•5m 37s
Rescheduling without a new date is canceling
Unless it's on the calendar, it isn't happeningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/01/25•4m 54s
The first step to spending your time better
In this longer episode, Laura discusses how to figure out where the time really goes, so you can spend more time on what matters, and less on what doesn'tSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/01/25•24m 5s
Put your goals where you can see them
How not to forget what you intend to doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/12/24•4m 21s
Keep celebrating
You can feel festive any time of yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/12/24•4m 24s
Second Cup: What would the butler do?
One way to think about productivity strategiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/12/24•6m 31s
Second Cup: Work slower
Stave off burnout by becoming more engagedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/12/24•5m 39s
Plan a playdate (for yourself)
Make time for friends and hobbies simultaneouslySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/12/24•3m 52s
Resolve to take one night for you
This year, make space for something beyond work and caring for family membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/12/24•5m 30s
Morning routines and more with Amanda Warner
Amanda Warner, a long-time Before Breakfast listener, discusses pre-planning and the benefits of a long walkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/12/24•21m 59s
The secret to becoming a morning person
Have a reason for getting out of bedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/12/24•4m 24s
Turn screen time into a party
To make TV more satisfying, don't watch aloneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/12/24•5m 23s
Second Cup: This is it
Life isn’t just about checking things off a listSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/12/24•5m 49s
Second Cup: Anything is good
There is no such thing as productivity debtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/12/24•5m 32s
Write a note of congratulations
People appreciate when you notice their winsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/12/24•4m 19s
Develop a spirit of iteration
Experiment with new routines to help them workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/12/24•5m 15s
Be happier in the new year, with Gretchen Rubin
Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin shares tips for making habits stick, and enjoying lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/12/24•27m 3s
Name your breaks
Turning work breaks into rituals can encourage you to take themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/12/24•4m 31s
Santa's elves need time in the workshop
If you're doing holiday prep, it needs space in the scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/12/24•4m 32s
Second Cup: Turn down the volume
Don't overstimulate yourselfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/12/24•6m 2s
Second Cup: Dawn follows dark
In any low point, the odds are good that things will get betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/12/24•6m 24s
You need time to eat
Eating mindfully takes time, so best to account for itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/12/24•5m 50s
While you're waiting
Repurpose waiting time into something more enjoyableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/12/24•4m 48s
How to get great ideas, with Sarina Bowen
Bestselling thriller and romance novelist Sarina Bowen shares her secrets for sustained creativitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/12/24•27m 58s
Remember to enjoy yourself
Put yourself and your fun on the to-do listSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/12/24•4m 17s
Give experiences
Wrap up something that will spread joy beyond the holidays See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/12/24•4m 10s
Second Cup: Print more photos
Get pictures off your phone and on your wallsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/12/24•6m 41s
Second Cup: Start a reading project
Read something challenging, a little bit at a timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/12/24•7m 12s
Plan a Monday adventure
Find a reason to look forward to the start of the workweekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/12/24•4m 5s
Plant an invitation
Make it easy for people to try an activitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/12/24•5m 8s
A time makeover: Before Breakfast listener Haley
A listener shares her experience with tracking time and tweaking her scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/12/24•22m 39s
Every other year can work too
Things don't have to happen annually to still be traditionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/12/24•3m 55s
Go in search of lost time
If time is getting away from you, try to catch it to use it for something more funSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/12/24•5m 39s
Second Cup: Make space for goal setting
Crafting smart, achievable goals takes timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/12/24•5m 12s
Second Cup: Think could, not should
Thinking through options is more productive than feeling guiltySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/11/24•6m 48s
Look with new eyes
How to catch errors you might otherwise missSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/11/24•4m 25s
Be ready to block out the world
How to stay calm in a noisy placeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/11/24•4m 30s
Stay financially sane, with Joel and Matt
Spend smart this holiday season and set yourself up for a prosperous new year with How to Money hosts Joel and MattSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/11/24•27m 20s
Text your response
How to share holiday cheer, even if you aren't sending cardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/11/24•4m 17s
Record the gifts of Christmas past and present
Keeping track of what you give can help you come up with new ideasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/11/24•5m 29s
Second Cup: Thank you for bringing that to my attention
How to acknowledge feedback, even if you can’t always use itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/11/24•5m 12s
Second Cup: How to split the holidays
Make it easier for your family to get togetherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/11/24•6m 3s
It's always morning somewhere
You can do most things at a time that works for youSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/11/24•3m 54s
Host a friend-of-a-friend gathering
Meet new people and get to know old friends in new waysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/11/24•4m 35s
Think big about your future career, with Maya Gudka
Executive coach Maya Gudka shares practical tips for taking your career to the next levelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/11/24•25m 0s
You don't always have to go digital
Even people with complex lives can plan on paperSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/11/24•4m 58s
Planning is like GPS
Even if you have to reroute, a plan helps you get where you're goingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/11/24•4m 47s
Second Cup: Plan your lunches
Upgrade your day by putting thought into the mid-day mealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/11/24•5m 38s
Second Cup: See the light
Plan ahead in winter to enjoy daylight hoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/11/24•6m 5s
What's on your holiday fun list?
Plan now to make the holidays feel festive but not overwhelmingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/11/24•5m 33s
Reflect on the highlight of the week
As you plan your next week, think about what you enjoyed in the last oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/11/24•4m 56s
Become a supercommunicator, with Charles Duhigg
Journalist Charles Duhigg shares strategies for making any conversation betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/11/24•27m 30s
Find a place to belong
Make it easier to visit local attractions, even for a short timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/11/24•4m 39s
Don't consent and resent
Being accommodating isn't always the best way to preserve a relationshipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/11/24•4m 53s
Second Cup: Look out the window first
Clear your mind before clearing your inboxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/11/24•5m 58s
Second Cup: Take a 36-hour vacation
Getting away doesn't require taking time off workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/11/24•6m 54s
Find new ways to do nothing
Figure out the rest that your body and mind needSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/11/24•4m 23s
Curate your Netflix queue
Make screen time more meaningfulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/11/24•4m 30s
Make space for friendship, with Anna Goldfarb
Friendship expert Anna Goldfarb shares tips for deepening relationships with friendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/11/24•25m 52s
Stick to the agenda
How to make meetings more efficient, even if you're not in chargeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/11/24•6m 55s
Eliminate a round trip
One way to spend less time in the carSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/11/24•4m 37s
Second Cup: Just get to three
Often can be more doable than alwaysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/11/24•6m 20s
Second Cup: How not to crash on weekends
Don't build up a sleep debt during the weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/11/24•6m 24s
How to be optimistic about the new year
Start working on anything good you'd like to see in the futureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/11/24•4m 14s
Adults can enjoy parallel play too
Spend time with friends while you each do your own thingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/10/24•4m 29s
Make the minutes count, with Tracy Davidson
News anchor Tracy Davidson shares tips for making the most of your timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/10/24•23m 10s
Map out your time line
A good plan makes a big project more doableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/10/24•6m 37s
Try a limited engagement
See more of your friends by getting together a set number of timesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/10/24•6m 0s
Second Cup: You chose this
How to keep job stress in checkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/10/24•6m 8s
Second Cup: Keep your Legos
Save creative work you can't use right nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/10/24•5m 29s
If you want to run more, sign up for a race
Specific goals with deadlines really do motivate peopleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/10/24•5m 3s
Make hay while the sun shines
Take advantage of a temporary opportunitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/10/24•4m 48s
How to calm the chaos, with Lisa Woodruff
Organize 365 owner Lisa Woodruff shares tips for creating a more organized lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/10/24•26m 21s
The work brings inspiration
Create a time to work and the ideas will comeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/10/24•5m 11s
Something might be more relaxing than nothing
Since it's impossible to do nothing, figure out what you'd find relaxing and enjoyableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/10/24•5m 43s
Second Cup: Prepare for a grief anniversary
Know what you'll do when the calendar comes aroundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/10/24•5m 29s
Second Cup: Feed your mind
Be sure to consume whatever you aim to produceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/10/24•5m 32s
Start the wait
If you'll need to wait for something or someone else, start the wait as soon as possibleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/10/24•5m 21s
The known is less scary than the unknown
Get clear on what's coming up, so it feels less overwhelmingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/10/24•5m 5s
Build the deep work habit, with Cal Newport
Productivity expert and computer science professor Cal Newport shares tips for being more focusedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/10/24•28m 16s
Don't buy time to do low paid work
Choose fulfilling tasks for your non-working hoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/10/24•5m 49s
Make it worth the commute
Match the right work to the right placeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/10/24•5m 51s
Second Cup: Have a no re-heat morning
Yes, you can enjoy an uninterrupted cup of coffeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/10/24•6m 25s
Second Cup: This is when you get stronger
Stay motivated when things get toughSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/10/24•5m 3s
Know when you won't get much done
Acknowledge unproductive stretches, so expectations match reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/10/24•5m 21s
You can't edit a blank page
As soon as you've got something, you can turn it into something better.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/10/24•4m 26s
Try random acts of kindness with Kathleen Paley
Lawyer and podcaster Kathleen Paley shares strategies for doing good, and making daily life betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/10/24•26m 6s
You can win the year in October
What happens now shapes how you and others will see the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/10/24•5m 7s
Don't let uncertainty hold up your life
You can make plans, even if you don't know what the future holds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/10/24•4m 46s
Second Cup: Eat BBQ in Memphis
Learn to love wherever you areSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/10/24•6m 30s
Second Cup: Control what comes in
Decisions are easier when all the choices are goodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/10/24•6m 23s
Browse for a project
Spark your imagination for new ways to spend your leisure time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/10/24•4m 21s
Don't sweat the seconds
You don't have to optimize every task if you're happy with the way you're doing it now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/10/24•4m 8s
Make time for creative work with Camille Pagan
Novelist Camille Pagan shares how even busy people can make time to write.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/10/24•23m 41s
You need more sky
Aim for a little more time without a roof over your head.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/10/24•4m 35s
You're there to make money, not to spend it
Don't let work become an accidental cost center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/09/24•5m 5s
Second Cup: Time is what you make of it
Make the most of the time you can controlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/09/24•5m 29s
Second Cup: Play Tetris with your schedule
Put the right activities at the right timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/09/24•5m 31s
Start anywhere
You don't have to start at the very beginning, even if it is a very good place to start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/09/24•4m 36s
Do a meaning challenge
What can you do in the next two weeks to deepen your experience of time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/09/24•4m 10s
Discover the Rule of 3 with Chris Bailey
In this interview, productivity expert Chris Bailey shares tips for focusing on what matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/09/24•27m 14s
Life is a portfolio of choices
Make choices in context, rather than in isolation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/09/24•5m 55s
Make bite-sized bucket lists
Small lists can inspire you to make any chunk of time better.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/09/24•4m 50s
Second Cup: You may as well look
Even if you like your job, it's good to know what's out thereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/09/24•6m 30s
Second Cup: Run to something, not from something
Know what you'd like to do, not just what you don'tSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/09/24•6m 25s
Dogs need 'sniffaris' and you do too
Sometimes it's fun to just follow your noseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/09/24•4m 10s
Start a goal club
Create accountability and make your priorities happenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/09/24•5m 41s
Making the most of your mornings with Sarah Hart-Unger
Before Breakfast kicks off a new interview series with physician, course creator, and marathon runner Sarah Hart-UngerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/09/24•25m 11s
Make your fingerprints visible
Let people know their business matters to youSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/09/24•4m 10s
Check if you'll need to reschedule
Look forward a few weeks to avoid last minute cancelationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/09/24•4m 7s
Second Cup: Avoid pendulum swings
Moderation is better than over-correctionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/09/24•5m 59s
Second Cup: Don't play ping pong with plans
Spend time getting together instead of on logisticsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/09/24•10m 0s
Press the easy button when you can
The easy way may actually be the best waySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/09/24•5m 15s
Plan each weekend twice
The key to a really great weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/09/24•5m 6s
Get it done by Thursday
How to buy yourself breathing roomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/09/24•4m 59s
Solve one nagging problem today
Don't let a problem continue to festersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/09/24•4m 17s
Build up the excitement
Anticipation makes fun events even more enjoyableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/09/24•5m 39s
Second Cup: Don't be minute wise and hour foolish
When it comes to time, the big things matterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/09/24•6m 39s
Second Cup: Put a toe in the water
Try it out before committingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/09/24•6m 10s
Subscribe and save with time
Make life more efficient by making decisions onceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/09/24•4m 34s
It's not as disposable as you think
Some single use items can be used more than onceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/09/24•4m 39s
Make it about them, not you
Banish imposter syndrome by focusing on serviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/09/24•5m 7s
Don't decorate with cereal boxes
Anything that's visible is part of your home's decorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/09/24•5m 46s
Keep your summer spirit
Embrace a little wildness, even as summer endsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/09/24•3m 52s
Second Cup: Look at the whole iceberg
Make sure you know how much work is truly involvedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/09/24•5m 21s
Second Cup: Just go to bed
Almost everything looks better in the morningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/08/24•5m 45s
Buy yourself some school supplies
Get in the back-to-school spiritSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/08/24•4m 34s
Bring the outdoors in
Enjoy the natural world, even when you're insideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/08/24•4m 47s
Remind yourself to relax
Plan in downtime after an intense timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/08/24•5m 3s
Watch your vacation balance
Mix relaxing vacations with adventurous onesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/08/24•4m 34s
Try a family breakfast
A family meal doesn't need to mean dinnerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/08/24•3m 57s
Second Cup: Checklists save time
How to stop worrying and make fewer mistakesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/08/24•6m 1s
Second Cup: Your friends are my friends
Mix and match to create variety and delightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/08/24•4m 53s
Make muffins on Sunday night
Give yourself a treat for Monday morningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/08/24•3m 52s
Read the free sample
How to become a more adventurous readerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/08/24•4m 24s
An outfit includes your shoes
Don't overlook the last detailsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/08/24•4m 50s
If you like it, buy another
Sometimes, variety is over-ratedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/08/24•4m 28s
Many hands do make light work
Work together, then have fun togetherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/08/24•3m 49s
Second Cup: If you buy it, will you use it
How to figure out what you'll use, and won'tSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/08/24•6m 29s
Second Cup: Capture your shower ideas
Don't forget, even if it’s hard to take notesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/08/24•5m 57s
Take a pocket pause
Create little oases in your scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/08/24•4m 37s
Strengthen the story
Choose projects that make your next steps make senseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/08/24•5m 55s
Share a subscription
Keep your mind open and see where things leadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/08/24•4m 22s
Mediocre ideas can lead to good ones
Keep your mind open and see where things leadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/08/24•5m 3s
Make the rest fair
Ensure that everyone gets some downtimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/08/24•5m 6s
Second Cup: Write your own operating manual
Help people figure out how to work with youSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/08/24•5m 19s
Second Cup: In praise of book reports
Recount what happened and you’ll remember things betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/08/24•4m 26s
Buy a box of birthday cards
Make it easier to send good wishesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/08/24•3m 32s
Time solves many problems
Be patient; many problems will work themselves outSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/08/24•3m 53s
Be flexible on the details
Make it more enjoyable for people to meet your expectationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/08/24•3m 56s
Waste time better
Everyone wastes time, so make sure your wasted time is funSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/08/24•6m 4s
Give plants as gifts
In lieu of flowers, give a gift that lasts a lot longerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/08/24•4m 12s
Second Cup: It might not take that long
Little things can make a big differenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/08/24•4m 8s
Second Cup: Kindness cascades
More people benefit from your kindness than you thinkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/08/24•5m 12s
Make complete plans, even if they're tentative
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02/08/24•6m 21s
Make a wardrobe photo file
Make getting dressed easier by taking pictures of what you ownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/08/24•4m 22s
Run into people
Create occasions for saying helloSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/07/24•5m 23s
Hand out SASEs
Make it easy for people to send you a real letterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/07/24•4m 38s
Try 2-a-days
Get more activity, and more variety, by exercising twice a daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/07/24•5m 20s
Second Cup: Be generous with time
People are a good use of timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/07/24•5m 2s
Second Cup: Build in a little social time
Make the most of being in personSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/07/24•5m 4s
Capture travel memories on the way home
Document your trip while the memories are still freshSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/07/24•6m 10s
Work side by side
Body doubling can build relationships and help you focusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/07/24•5m 8s
Friends don't always come in pairs
Invite couple friends and single friends to the same gatheringsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/07/24•4m 8s
If you can't get out of it, get into it
Acting enthusiastic tends to make an experience more funSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/07/24•4m 49s
Cultivate a Saturday vibe
Feel more relaxed any day of the weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/07/24•5m 23s
Second Cup: Give them what they won't give themselves
When somebody has everything, go for whimsy and funSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/07/24•4m 53s
Second Cup: Aim to wake before your alarm
How to know you're well-restedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/07/24•5m 39s
Make a to-love list
Plan out who needs a little extra attention and supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/07/24•4m 9s
Create occasions for sharing
Generate a surplus that you can spread aroundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/07/24•4m 7s
