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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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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

What to do with a time windfall 03.11.2025

Make the most of unexpected free time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Often, rather than always 02.11.2025

Most of the time is usually good enough See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Switch up your exercise routine 01.11.2025

A little variety can keep you engaged See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Save your symptoms for the doctor 31.10.2025

Health ailments don't need to dominate every conversation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Share low stakes hot takes 30.10.2025

Get people talking by figuring out what unimportant matters get them worked up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Creating excellent conversations, with Charles Duhigg 29.10.2025

Communcations expert Charles Duhigg shares tips for making conversations more productive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it for now or forever? 28.10.2025

A new normal requires a different approach than a temporary time crunch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversation breeds conversation 27.10.2025

The more you talk with people, the more you have to talk about See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Be smart about your fears 26.10.2025

Sometimes fears are useful See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Study ahead of time 25.10.2025

Preparation makes experiences more enjoyable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make friends for your ideas 24.10.2025

Socialize your ideas with people before you propose them formally See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspiration is a discipline 23.10.2025

Surround yourself with great inputs to produce excellent results See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coping with digital exhaustion, with Paul Leonardi 22.10.2025

Professor Paul Leonardi share how to turn down the digital noise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leave criticism to the critics 21.10.2025

Focus on building others up, rather than tearing them down See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go on a lunchtime adventure 20.10.2025

Make your workdays a little more memorable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Theme parties aren't just for kids 19.10.2025

Give your gatherings a purpose and have more fun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Spend a night on memory lane 18.10.2025

Make an ordinary evening special with intentional nostalgia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now is good 17.10.2025

Seize them moment and save yourself a lot of scheduling work See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing stays in the sink 16.10.2025

The secret to keeping a kitchen reasonably clean See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thriving through challenge, with Jenny Marrs 15.10.2025

HGTV host Jenny Marrs shares how to be patient, and how to manage a complex life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Put travel time on the calendar 14.10.2025

Getting places takes time, so it's best to account for it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avoid special instructions 13.10.2025

Think hard about bringing high maintenance items into your life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: A good week starts on Friday 12.10.2025

Set yourself up for success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: How to get 8 hours of sleep 11.10.2025

Great days start the night before See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't be surprised by ants at a picnic 10.10.2025

Little annoyances are often predictable, so plan for them See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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