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
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
Make an offer
Say what you want to do, so you don't get stuck with what you don'tSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/07/24•4m 40s
You can go a long way in a weekend
Traveling and visiting might not require days off workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/07/24•3m 53s
Magic happens in the mushy middle
You have to be there to experience itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/07/24•5m 17s
Second Cup: Revisit those New Year's resolutions
The year is half over, but you can still achieve your January goalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/07/24•6m 4s
Second Cup: Make time for a side hustle
Find time for extra cash without quitting your day jobSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/07/24•6m 19s
Useful, beautiful, inherited, hopeful
Decluttering is easier when you let emotional items staySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/07/24•6m 10s
How busy people can travel more
Two mindset shifts that make travel a possibilitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/07/24•9m 31s
Make time for your athletic dreams
Even busy people can get faster or strongerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/07/24•7m 10s
What stories does your home tell?
Make your space feel more meaningfulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/07/24•5m 37s
Make silence meaningful
Let people know when you'll assume the answer is noSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/07/24•4m 36s
Second Cup: Get out of a slump
A listener asks how to stay motivated when the excitement of a project wears offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/07/24•5m 59s
Second Cup: Commute with a friend
Turn wasted time into a highlight of your daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/07/24•4m 52s
Don't decide hungry
It's easier to eat a snack than to undo a bad decisionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/07/24•4m 48s
Once is an emergency
Recurring emergencies suggest a systems problem -- that you might be able to solveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/07/24•4m 51s
One tip for working with you
Try this smart ice breaker that helps you work better as a teamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/07/24•4m 3s
Limit the stacks of stuff
A little tip to help any space stay cleanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/07/24•5m 43s
Old photos make for good scrolling
Look at your own highlights, rather than other people'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/07/24•4m 42s
Second Cup: Routines are like a rose garden
Even the best schedules need some tendingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/06/24•5m 17s
Second Cup: Indulge in a vacation food
Savor foods you only eat at special timesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/06/24•5m 24s
How to make a work BFF
How to turn work acquaintances into real friendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/06/24•6m 12s
Celebrate your work BFF
Make the most of your professional friendshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/06/24•5m 7s
You can pivot
How to give gracious answers to awkward questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/06/24•4m 52s
Make invitations specific
Set things up to happen with a single replySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/06/24•4m 55s
Look for context friends
Make new friends by finding people who fill specific needsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/06/24•4m 48s
Second Cup: Build in travel time, even on Zoom
Take a break between meetings to stay engagedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/06/24•5m 50s
Second Cup: If you can't work, plan
Turn low-energy time into something more productiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/06/24•6m 25s
If you're disengaged, clean the office fridge
Get unstuck by doing something practicalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/06/24•4m 14s
Keep score (of the right things)
Numbers don't tell the whole story, but they can tell a lotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/06/24•4m 40s
Introduce new constraints
Ditch bad habits by making the old way impossibleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/06/24•4m 13s
Let your ideas ripen
Sometimes great ideas aren't workable just yetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/06/24•5m 3s
Ask for stories, not advice
Experts are most helpful when explaining the choices they madeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/06/24•4m 15s
Second Cup: Make a good day (almost) perfect
How would you like to be celebrated?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/06/24•5m 17s
Second Cup: You can repeat it
Go with what works, again and againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/06/24•5m 39s
What question are you answering?
Know your purpose to make your work more clearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/06/24•4m 50s
Flexibility matters more than hours
How to really achieve work/life balanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/06/24•6m 55s
See what's nearby
Find fun opportunities whenever you're somewhere newSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/06/24•4m 31s
You need a busy basket
A listener suggests an idea for screen-free entertainmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/06/24•4m 18s
Plan your travel portfolio
The case for planning more than one trip at onceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/06/24•4m 14s
Second Cup: How to maximize your vacation days
Schedule big adventures with smart vacation strategiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/06/24•5m 27s
Second Cup: Vacation plans vs. spontaneity
How to achieve the right balance of plans and possibilitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/06/24•4m 47s
Mentor for the moment
Mentoring doesn't need to be permanent to be influentialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/06/24•3m 59s
Use this tip from French cooking to be more efficient
Gather what you need before you startSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/06/24•4m 26s
Plan for depletion
Know how to recover when you don't have much energySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/06/24•4m 57s
Ask about colleagues' vacation schedules
Planned time off doesn't need to be a surpriseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/06/24•4m 45s
What does it cost to be you?
A smart way to think about your financial goalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/06/24•5m 12s
Second Cup: Keep one calendar
Don’t drop the ball! Keep a list of your work and personal commitments in one place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/06/24•7m 9s
Second Cup: Get it out of your head
A listener shares the list-making strategy that helps her feel less busy while getting more doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/06/24•6m 11s
Clean for yourself
Maintaining a functional home is about being kind to your future selfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/05/24•4m 22s
Pack a day before
Strike the right balance between being too-prepared or underpreparedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/05/24•5m 20s
Notice your free time
Acknowledge the leisure time that exists, so you can savor itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/05/24•4m 29s
Round early
Give people a chance to ask questions before you need to leaveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/05/24•5m 57s
End your vacation on a high note
Make a vacation more memorable by making the last day greatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/05/24•4m 38s
Second Cup: Wait a minute
Consensus doesn't necessarily maximize happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/05/24•4m 58s
Second Cup: Productivity doesn't always look productive
You don't have to always look busy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/05/24•4m 26s
Treat your network like a garden
Make it a habit to check in with your connections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/05/24•6m 58s
Smile at 10
Give yourself guidelines for how you'll interact with peopleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/05/24•4m 46s
Remind yourself of your resolutions
Don't forget about your goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/05/24•4m 39s
Go see someone
A quick visit can have a big happiness payoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/05/24•6m 8s
Begin by thinking about the end
When you start a project, think about how you'll wrap it up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/05/24•5m 5s
Second Cup: Don't go for the least common denominator
Consensus doesn't necessarily maximize happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/05/24•5m 31s
Second Cup: Something active, something creative
A formula for creating a balanced lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/05/24•6m 4s
Be a learn-it-all
It's better to be curious than to show off what you knowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/05/24•5m 27s
Enjoy your efficiency dividend
Over time, work will take less timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/05/24•5m 49s
Feedback is about the person giving it
Everyone likes different thingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/05/24•5m 31s
Meetings don't need spectators
Limit the number of people in the roomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/05/24•5m 24s
Keep your office supplies handy
Make administrative tasks more efficient and pleasantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/05/24•5m 37s
Second Cup: Plan it in, do it anyway
Want a good life? Think beyond how you feel right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/05/24•7m 18s
Second Cup: Why we procrastinate
This week's episodes are about putting things off — including why we all do it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/05/24•6m 10s
Treat this weekend like a vacation
Get more out of your days offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/05/24•5m 23s
Plan in a different place
Shift your location to shift your mindsetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/05/24•5m 8s
Holidays and birthdays aren't surprises
Avoid last minute scrambling by looking aheadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/05/24•4m 43s
I'm currently available
Be careful when coordinating shifting schedulesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/05/24•5m 40s
Reflect before you connect
Think about what you'd like to discuss with friends and familySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/05/24•3m 47s
Second Cup: Big goals, little steps
Conquer procrastination by breaking a big goal into small chunksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/05/24•6m 21s
Second Cup: Do the tough stuff first
The case for just getting it over withSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/05/24•5m 32s
It doesn't have to be fancy
Sometimes simple solutions make everyone happySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/05/24•3m 43s
Make it an easy yes
Answer any questions or concerns upfrontSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/05/24•5m 2s
Make boundaries positive
Say what you will do, not what you won'tSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/05/24•4m 34s
Say no for a while
Test drive big changes to your scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/04/24•3m 53s
Respond even if you can't answer
Let people know you got the messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/04/24•4m 20s
Second Cup: How to get more ideas
Stumped? A simple strategy will nudge more breakthroughs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/04/24•3m 57s
Second Cup: Stay afloat when life is overwhelming
A listener asks how to cope with too much work and too little time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/04/24•6m 15s
Make produce an easy snack
How to make healthy food more appealingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/04/24•4m 37s
Never waste a transition
Any fresh start is a chance to rethink routinesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/04/24•4m 22s
Make little bets
Test the waters before leaping inSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/04/24•5m 0s
Make your days fulfilling, not just filled
How to make time feel more meaningfulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/04/24•5m 26s
Give it a name
One way to turn a routine into a traditionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/04/24•5m 59s
Second Cup: How to stop being late
Quit rushing and feel more calm with one incredibly simple strategy for being on time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/04/24•6m 3s
Second Cup: Plan a mini-adventure today
More memories means more time. Find out how (and why) to make today stand out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/04/24•4m 40s
Family travel doesn't need to mean the whole family
Consider splitting family vacations if people have different interestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/04/24•6m 37s
None feels different from one
Even one scheduled event changes an entire daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/04/24•6m 11s
What might I have forgotten?
Build in time to check that you have everythingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/04/24•4m 27s
You are probably not the only one
In way ways, we're not that special -- and that's a good thingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/04/24•5m 56s
What's the tax on your time?
Limit projects in progress to make life feel less crunchedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/04/24•6m 28s
Second Cup: How not to forget your habits
Make sure your daily intentions happen dailySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/04/24•7m 53s
Second Cup: Spring blooms are worth the bother
Make time for beauty and memoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/04/24•4m 37s
What do I need to know?
People love to give adviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/04/24•5m 5s
Tell me something good
Make casual conversations more positiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/04/24•4m 37s
Check in on the easy ones
Just because everything is good doesn't mean it couldn't be betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/04/24•4m 49s
Leave room for opportunity
Be prepared for something wonderfulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/04/24•5m 37s
Don't turn a 30-minute task into an hour-long one
Fully focus on one thing at a timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/04/24•5m 50s
Second Cup: The paradox of the junk drawer
How an 'other' category makes organization possibleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/04/24•5m 42s
Second Cup: Let go of meeting FOMO
You can contribute without being presentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/04/24•5m 10s
Better tools make tasks more fun
Go for quality when you use something repeatedlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/04/24•6m 10s
Take the stress out of dinner
Repeat your crowd-pleasing favoritesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/04/24•6m 3s
Talk side by side
Sometimes conversations are easier without the eye contactSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/04/24•4m 50s
Know what you're paying for
It might be worth a little extra to have a good experienceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/04/24•5m 32s
Memorize something
When you know something by heart, you know it for goodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/04/24•6m 13s
Second Cup: Make time for friends
Time spent with friends feels magical. Here’s how to build more of it into your life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/03/24•6m 3s
Second Cup: Plan something fun for Sunday night
End the Sunday night blues for good with Laura’s favorite weekend planning tip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/03/24•3m 30s
Try a one-off book club
Books are better when shared with friendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/03/24•4m 42s
What did I move forward today?
How to celebrate and encourage more progressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/03/24•4m 21s
Honor the person introducing you
Acknowledge the connection to build goodwillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/03/24•5m 21s
Mind your manners online
Saying please and thank you go a long way everywhereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/03/24•4m 57s
Make a someday/maybe list
Capture tasks you don't need to do nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/03/24•6m 11s
Second Cup: How to Spend Less Time on Email
Email can expand to fill all available space. One Before Breakfast listener writes in with an inbox strategy that has helped her do better work for her clients without getting burned out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/03/24•6m 0s
Second Cup: Be kind to your future self
Learn how to free up time in the future so you can focus on your biggest goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/03/24•4m 19s
Schedule some low-key days
Build in open space during busy timesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/03/24•6m 23s
Listen to yourself
Experience yourself as others doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/03/24•5m 59s
Loop for understanding
How to turn down the temperature on challenging conversationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/03/24•5m 15s
Make shallow questions deeper
Invite connection by tweaking the usual small talkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/03/24•4m 37s
Scroll better
Make this mindless time more satisfyingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/03/24•5m 3s
Second Cup: Give yourself a bedtime
More sleep is life-changing. If you can’t sleep in, here’s your next best option.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/03/24•4m 59s
Second Cup: How to quit the snooze button
Find more time in your day — and sleep better — by learning how to kick the snooze button habit for good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/03/24•4m 39s
Carry-ons let you carry on
Traveling light makes it easier to pivotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/03/24•4m 39s
Play every day keeps the doldrums away
Do something just for the fun of itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/03/24•6m 17s
Would you pay full price?
Buying things just because they're on sale doesn't save moneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/03/24•5m 30s
A little extra closes the gap
If you're behind, you might not need to get caught up in one daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/03/24•5m 45s
Choose interruptible work when you'll be interrupted
Avoid frustration by matching the right work to the right timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/03/24•5m 3s
Second Cup: Repeat what’s successful
It’s OK to stick with the tried and trueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/03/24•6m 8s
Second Cup: Give praise that works
The best compliments inspire future successesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/03/24•5m 21s
You don't have to schedule calls
It's OK to just pick up the phoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/03/24•5m 45s
Develop a taste for quality
Surround yourself with good work, even from different fieldsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/03/24•4m 44s
Good ideas take time
Give your work the time and space it deservesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/03/24•5m 29s
Last minute can work
More people might be available than you thinkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/03/24•4m 9s
Anniversaries aren't just for romance
Celebrate more special milestonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/03/24•5m 31s
Second Cup: What to stash in your car
Be prepared for anything when you’re on the roadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/03/24•5m 38s
Second Cup: Practice friendship skills
Social skills aren’t automatic. Here’s how to improve at them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/03/24•4m 59s
Grab moments of rest
Make the most of bits of downtimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/03/24•5m 9s
You don't need more time
Find more discretionary time, even in a busy lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/02/24•5m 6s
Say good job
No one dislikes a complimentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/02/24•4m 23s
Read a short book
How to get out of a reading slumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/02/24•4m 58s
Make a memory this week
Make this week stand outSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/02/24•6m 3s
Second Cup: Cope with being overwhelmed
Tips from Designing Your Work Life for surviving busy timesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/02/24•5m 37s
Second Cup: Don't let criticism sting
A listener asks how to shrug off unhelpful feedbackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/02/24•4m 55s
Frame It
Get your photos out of your phone and onto your wallsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/02/24•5m 56s
You can grill in the rain
Bad weather doesn't need to spoil the funSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/02/24•4m 16s
On this day
Find ways to remember what life looked like in the pastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/02/24•6m 1s
Plan for a smooth re-entry
Coming back from vacation shouldn't be stressfulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/02/24•6m 19s
Magic is just labor, hidden well
We have the power to create the delight we want to see in the worldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/02/24•6m 14s
Second Cup: Don't just drop hints
Stop expecting people to read your mindSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/02/24•4m 31s
Second Cup: Little ways to say 'I love you'
Flowers are great, but so are these ideasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/02/24•5m 4s
Learn a great karaoke song
Have more fun by learning to sing something confidentlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/02/24•5m 40s
Reshape a memory
Retell a painful story to highlight your best traitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/02/24•4m 37s
Say 'I love you' more often
There's no point in being stingy with affectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/02/24•4m 48s
What do you think we can do about that?
Look for solutions instead of just complainingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/02/24•4m 23s
Exercise your social muscles
Practice any social skills that happen to be weakSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/02/24•4m 37s
Second Cup: How busy people can meet someone special
A listener asks how to find time to dateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/02/24•6m 14s
Second Cup: Plan a great weekend for free
No (or very low) cost ways to create rich memoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/02/24•5m 11s
This is not a real emergency
For many work tasks, the stakes are not that highSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/02/24•6m 12s
Ask for the slideshow
People love to share pictures of good things in their livesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/02/24•4m 20s
Get it all down
Writing down future tasks makes them feel less overwhelmingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/02/24•4m 43s
Aim for a focused half an hour
Small steps to tame distraction add up to getting big things doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/02/24•5m 12s
Life is worth the bother
Creating fun experiences can take time and effort -- but that's OKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/02/24•4m 29s
Second Cup: How busy people can meet someone special
Sometimes doing an OK job is perfectly fineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/02/24•6m 14s
Second Cup: How busy people can meet someone special
A listener asks how to find time to dateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/02/24•6m 14s
Honk if you passed P-chem
Find your people by letting others know what matters to youSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/02/24•4m 55s
Upgrade your background music
Start listening with a purposeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/02/24•5m 6s
Make a little extra on Sundays
Make weekday meals easier without spending extra time cookingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/01/24•5m 5s
Go with the closer one
Less time spent running around means more time for everything elseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/01/24•5m 50s
A video is worth 1000 words
Share important information more accurately and efficientlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/01/24•4m 49s
Second Cup: Re-read an assigned book
Great literature can also be a great source of pleasureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/01/24•5m 0s
Second Cup: Stay motivated when progress is slow
Learn to spot forward motion, even when it’s not obviousSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/01/24•4m 55s
Check in weekly
How to hold yourself accountableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/01/24•5m 37s
Be yours
You don't need to wait for someone else to make you feel specialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/01/24•4m 53s
Do the easiest part first
Sometimes work can create its own momentumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/01/24•4m 30s
Just ask for feedback
Let people share praise and concerns in whatever way works for themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/01/24•5m 10s
Keep the team going
Stay on track, even through the unexpectedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/01/24•8m 27s
Second Cup: Just because you can doesn’t mean you should
Even people with flexible schedules need boundariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/01/24•6m 12s
Second Cup: Build a better lunch break
Turn your mid-day meal into a mini-vacationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/01/24•6m 23s
Keep the concept, add a twist
How to keep old favorites from going staleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/01/24•4m 18s
If you didn't send Christmas cards, send Valentines
Any time of year is great for reaching outSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/01/24•4m 17s
It's OK to throw it away
Don't wait to get rid of something you'll never useSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/01/24•6m 14s
Don't give yourself homework
Make life a little easier for Future YouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/01/24•6m 12s
Say yes on vacation
Change your default answer when you change your surroundingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/01/24•4m 23s
Second Cup: The art of the nap
How (and why) to take a quick snoozeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/01/24•5m 20s
Second Cup: Designate fix-it times
Solve those annoying problems that waste time and energySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/01/24•4m 43s
How not to end up disappointed in a job
Become a detective, and figure out how people spend their hoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/01/24•5m 30s
Remember who you know
Be more organized about connections and networkingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/01/24•5m 58s
If you're looking, it's not cooking
Limit the check-ins, so other people can be more productiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/01/24•4m 18s
Full time doesn't mean all of the time
You can enjoy the rest of your life, even if you work long hoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/01/24•5m 50s
When you outsource, you're still a resource
Celebrate reducing your workload, rather than lamenting the small amount you still have to doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/01/24•7m 28s
Second Cup: Get outside for 20 minutes
This little resolution can make life feel more doableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/01/24•4m 51s
Second Cup: Use up those gift cards
Make a plan for getting your money’s worthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/01/24•4m 15s
Can you help me with that?
Turn customer service representatives into alliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/01/24•4m 19s
Bill your time for a week
Figuring out where the time goes can help you spend it betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/01/24•8m 51s
Enjoy your forgotten things
Sometimes the old can be new againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/01/24•5m 6s
Plan your check in times
Make plans now to review your annual goalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/01/24•5m 50s
Welcome to your 8784 hours
Imagine how to make the next year amazingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/01/24•6m 5s
Second Cup: The case for quarterly goals
90-day goals can be better than annual onesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/12/23•5m 56s
Second Cup: Where will you be next year?
Look forward 12 months to create your own happy endingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/12/23•4m 35s
Leave the party while you're still having fun
Don't wait until something wonderful becomes wearyingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/12/23•4m 35s
Resolve to eat all the delicious foods
Set at least one resolution that will bring you joySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/12/23•4m 24s
Do your processes reflect your past or your present?
Make sure your regular rituals still make senseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/12/23•4m 26s
You don't have to explain
People are too busy worrying about their own lives to worry about yoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/12/23•5m 45s
Give yourself the gift of success
You can still finish what you set out to doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/12/23•5m 46s
Second Cup: How to ask for help
People respond best to personal, specific requestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/12/23•4m 32s
Second Cup: Make mornings into family time
Use the first hour of the day to nurture relationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/12/23•6m 8s
You have time to be human
If a few minutes would make you feel a lot better, take themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/12/23•4m 30s
Don't waste the daylight
In winter, consider changing your schedule so you can see the sunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/12/23•4m 35s
Upgrade your network
Surround yourself with people who also want to succeedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/12/23•4m 23s
Create small miracles
Look for ways to do little favors for people in your networkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/12/23•5m 16s
Enjoy nearby nature
Getting into the great outdoors doesn't need to mean traveling farSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/12/23•5m 51s
Second Cup: Don't get lost in the small stuff
Batch low-value tasks to preserve time for more important thingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/12/23•4m 13s
Second Cup: Try a shut-down ritual
Ending your day well can set up a great day tomorrowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/12/23•6m 21s
Set some microgoals
Bypass the small talk and form quick connectionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/12/23•4m 26s
Find your first question
Bypass the small talk and form quick connectionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/12/23•5m 42s
What's the big deal?
Find out why people are so drawn to their passionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/12/23•4m 50s
Build in life maintenance time
Managing your life and your household is a real job that takes real space in a scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/12/23•6m 58s
Make little moments festive
Add some holiday spirit to everyday lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/12/23•5m 7s
Second Cup: Make holiday gatherings more meaningful
Tips from The Art of Gathering for throwing your best holiday parties everSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/12/23•6m 40s
Second Cup: Think could, not should
Thinking through options is more productive than feeling guiltySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/12/23•6m 48s
Embrace your people
Become closer with the people you already knowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/12/23•6m 26s
Ask for helpful hints
Learn something, or at least have better conversationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/12/23•4m 15s
Someday you'll be telling this story
This mindset can make a long process less discouragingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/12/23•4m 52s
This is resolution preseason
Practice your goals to increase the chances of successSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/12/23•5m 30s
Make space for goal setting
Crafting smart, achievable goals takes timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/12/23•5m 12s
Second Cup: Should you raise your goals over time
A listener who’s meeting his goals asks if he should set tougher onesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/12/23•6m 2s
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.
02/12/23•5m 12s
Express Services Presents: The Tears and Tenacity of A Clown
Brandon Dunn was born into rodeo royalty. And for twenty years he fulfilled his destiny -- until a tragic car accident ended his career. Or nearly ended it. Brandon tells his story of loss and rehabilitation, and welcomes us into the fascinating world of rodeo clowning. To see Brandon in action, check-out his page here. (http://www.roblittle.com/)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/12/23•5m 31s
No holiday is too small
Keep the holiday feeling going all year longSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/12/23•5m 23s
Charm them into compliance
Appeal to people's best instinctsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/11/23•5m 54s
Map out a busy season
Look forward a few weeks to feel less overwhelmedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/11/23•4m 56s
Complaining is boring
Bond better with positive small talkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/11/23•5m 27s
The joy of browsing
We don't always know exactly what we wantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/11/23•5m 25s
Second Cup: Learn to love winter
Stop complaining about the weather and embrace this time of yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/11/23•4m 58s
Second Cup: Day by day
A time for planning means you don't always need to be planningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/11/23•5m 46s
Make a holiday fun list
Plan out your memories so the memory-making happensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/11/23•4m 59s
Try a holiday exercise streak
Feel more festive by staying active from Thanksgiving to New Year'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/11/23•6m 21s
Check your spam folder
You might be missing a message you'd like to seeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/11/23•4m 10s
Unplug to get things done
Fight procrastination by turning off digital distractionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/11/23•4m 21s
Make Christmas plans at Thanksgiving
Save time by planning in personSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/11/23•4m 37s
Second Cup: Stay healthy, stay productive
Keep cold and flu season from wearing you downSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/11/23•4m 38s
Second Cup: Send birthday wishes
Let people know you care on their special daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/11/23•6m 4s
If you've got the aspirin
Help people see why they need what you're offeringSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/11/23•4m 14s
Choose a gift of the year
Giving everyone something similar can be thoughtful-- and fastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/11/23•4m 45s
Often, rather than always
Most of the time is usually good enoughSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/11/23•4m 28s
Plan your lunches
Upgrade your day by putting thought into the mid-day mealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/11/23•5m 38s
Second Cup: Give the gift of time
Build your community and relationships this holiday seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/11/23•4m 49s