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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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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Second Cup: In praise of book reports 10.08.2024

Recount what happened and you’ll remember things better See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buy a box of birthday cards 09.08.2024

Make it easier to send good wishes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time solves many problems 08.08.2024

Be patient; many problems will work themselves out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be flexible on the details 07.08.2024

Make it more enjoyable for people to meet your expectations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waste time better 06.08.2024

Everyone wastes time, so make sure your wasted time is fun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give plants as gifts 05.08.2024

In lieu of flowers, give a gift that lasts a lot longer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: It might not take that long 04.08.2024

Little things can make a big difference See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Kindness cascades 03.08.2024

More people benefit from your kindness than you think See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make complete plans, even if they're tentative 02.08.2024

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Make a wardrobe photo file 01.08.2024

Make getting dressed easier by taking pictures of what you own See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Run into people 31.07.2024

Create occasions for saying hello See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hand out SASEs 30.07.2024

Make it easy for people to send you a real letter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Try 2-a-days 29.07.2024

Get more activity, and more variety, by exercising twice a day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Be generous with time 28.07.2024

People are a good use of time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Build in a little social time 27.07.2024

Make the most of being in person See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capture travel memories on the way home 26.07.2024

Document your trip while the memories are still fresh See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work side by side 25.07.2024

Body doubling can build relationships and help you focus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friends don't always come in pairs 24.07.2024

Invite couple friends and single friends to the same gatherings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you can't get out of it, get into it 23.07.2024

Acting enthusiastic tends to make an experience more fun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cultivate a Saturday vibe 22.07.2024

Feel more relaxed any day of the week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Give them what they won't give themselves 21.07.2024

When somebody has everything, go for whimsy and fun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Aim to wake before your alarm 20.07.2024

How to know you're well-rested See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make a to-love list 19.07.2024

Plan out who needs a little extra attention and support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Create occasions for sharing 18.07.2024

Generate a surplus that you can spread around See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make an offer 17.07.2024

Say what you want to do, so you don't get stuck with what you don't See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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