Before Breakfast

Second Cup: Laugh out loud

08 Mar 2025

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Laughter is the best medicine -- and one you can take frequentlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Choose your alarm sound

07 Mar 2025

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Try something calm, rather than the defaultSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life administration is real work

06 Mar 2025

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Personal to-dos take time, so best to build them inSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manage your team (and life) better, with Sabina Nawaz

05 Mar 2025

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Management expert and executive coach Sabina Nawaz shares tips for creating a more effective workplaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

How to spring clean your calendar

04 Mar 2025

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Smart questions can help you figure out what can goSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why you should spring clean your calendar

03 Mar 2025

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Life is not a set-it-and-forget-it phenomenonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Efficiency isn't everything

02 Mar 2025

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Feel free to linger in what you enjoySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: When you're too tired to read

01 Mar 2025

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Have a plan for low-energy hoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have fun with freebies

28 Feb 2025

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Build an adventure around freebies or discountsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Done is good enough

27 Feb 2025

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Don't delay doing something just to make it marginally betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoying your morning routine, with Deirdre Fitzpatrick

26 Feb 2025

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Morning news anchor Deirdre Fitzpatrick talks about creating a schedule with time for all your interestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

What's on the horizon?

25 Feb 2025

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Knowing what's coming up can help you get through tough timesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think about what you'd take

24 Feb 2025

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Knowing what you'd need in an emergency can make a stressful situation a little less badSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Schedule yourself first

23 Feb 2025

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How to make sure you do the workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: You can always quit tomorrow

22 Feb 2025

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Try sticking with your new habit for one more daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do unto others as they have done unto you

21 Feb 2025

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Sometimes people show you the way they'd like you to show kindness to themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Say yes to an open hour

20 Feb 2025

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See what you'll do when you don't do the obvious to-dosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to stress less and be gentle on yourself, with Courtney Carver

19 Feb 2025

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Minimalism expert Courtney Carver shares tips on building habits, organizing life, and getting the stuff under controlSee omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Plan for transition time

18 Feb 2025

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Moving between activities takes time, so best to build it inSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maybe you already own it

17 Feb 2025

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Save time and money by using what's around the houseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Every square foot, every day

16 Feb 2025

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Find everyday uses for every space in your homeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Get to know your benefits

15 Feb 2025

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Don't leave potential compensation on the tableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take 5 minutes for fun

14 Feb 2025

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Little rituals can help you bond with colleaguesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask around

13 Feb 2025

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Take advantage of everyone else's experienceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting organized without the stress, with Dana K. White

12 Feb 2025

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Decluttering expert Dana K. White talks about how to address the mess while feeling good about yourselfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Memorize important information

11 Feb 2025

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Don't count on everything being available when you need itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Become a confident conversationalist

10 Feb 2025

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Anyone can learn to make small talk with a little effortSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Enjoy your library

09 Feb 2025

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Use resources beyond checking out booksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: What are you looking forward to?

08 Feb 2025

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Positive anticipation can change your outlook on lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Choose a recipe of the year

07 Feb 2025

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Become known for a dish you bring to everythingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The case for a winter walk

06 Feb 2025

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Fresh air is still energizing, even if the weather isn't greatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being patient until the right idea comes, with Mary Laura Philpott

05 Feb 2025

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Essayist Mary Laura Philpott talks about how to approach the creative process with curiosity, rather than a sense of hustleSee omnystudio.com/listener...

Find your watercooler

04 Feb 2025

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Build in moments of casual connection, however you happen to workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carpooling isn't just for kids

03 Feb 2025

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Create time to connect without adding anything to your scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Burst your bubble

02 Feb 2025

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Seek out people with different lives and experiencesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: One task per weekend

01 Feb 2025

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How to make progress and not get overwhelmedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consider the arc of a month

31 Jan 2025

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Look forward a month to manage your calendar wellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody likes to finish

30 Jan 2025

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Harness that sense of satisfaction to get big things doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking big goals into small steps, with Lisa Bilyeu

29 Jan 2025

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Entrepreneur and president of Impact Theory Lisa Bilyeu talks about how to develop the confidence to get big things doneSee omnystudio.com/listener fo...

It's time to plan a vacation

28 Jan 2025

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Now is a good time to think about this year's travel plansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online doesn't mean forever

27 Jan 2025

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Make sure you have access to any information you'll needSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Life is just a memory

26 Jan 2025

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Plan to do more memorable thingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Do a gift debrief

25 Jan 2025

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Figure out what worked and what didn'tSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't plan a work dinner on Valentine's Day

24 Jan 2025

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Be aware of what's going on in the world before you schedule something bigSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The devil doesn't need another advocate

23 Jan 2025

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Criticism is almost never required, so make sure it's helpful if you give itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schedules, routines, and more with Dr. Gillian Goddard

22 Jan 2025

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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 om...

Don't remember, plan

21 Jan 2025

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If something matters to you, get it on the scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Try a weekday breakfast date

20 Jan 2025

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Think beyond weekend evenings to get more time with your significant otherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: 9 habits, 9 weeks

19 Jan 2025

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Change your life in a few short monthsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Use the tomorrow test

18 Jan 2025

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Don't commit your future self to things you wouldn't do soonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you on a break or just off task?

17 Jan 2025

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If you're taking a break, make sure it's actually rejuvenatingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy your meeting rebates

16 Jan 2025

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Use found time for something fun or meaningfulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Managing it all, with Kathryn Sollmann

15 Jan 2025

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Kathryn Sollmann, author of The Four Jobs Club, shares tips from C-suite women on how to manage lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Be proactive about your volunteer roles

14 Jan 2025

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Figure out how to give back in a way that's fun for you tooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to track your time

13 Jan 2025

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Tips for keeping track of where the time really goesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Add an extra hour

12 Jan 2025

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Just one more hour of practice can make a big differenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Picture a tranquil Tuesday

11 Jan 2025

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Envision a realistic ideal day to make it a realitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A confused mind says no

10 Jan 2025

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Let people know exactly what you're offering, so they're more likely to say yesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shop for the holidays all year

09 Jan 2025

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Next time, don't wait until DecemberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Setting boundaries when there's too much to do, with Amy Wilson

08 Jan 2025

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What Fresh Hell co-host Amy Wilson talks about people pleasing, and learning to live with discomfortSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

What's your favorite work?

07 Jan 2025

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Figure out what you love to do, so you can do more of itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't be afraid of a little wasted time

06 Jan 2025

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Sometimes efficiency can become an excuseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Use the headline test

05 Jan 2025

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Ask how others will perceive your decisionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Maybe it's just your job

04 Jan 2025

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There might be something better out thereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you don't get paid time off, you still need time off

03 Jan 2025

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Even without paid vacation, you still need to create a realistic work scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rescheduling without a new date is canceling

02 Jan 2025

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Unless it's on the calendar, it isn't happeningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first step to spending your time better

01 Jan 2025

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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 doe...

Put your goals where you can see them

31 Dec 2024

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How not to forget what you intend to doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keep celebrating

30 Dec 2024

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You can feel festive any time of yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: What would the butler do?

29 Dec 2024

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One way to think about productivity strategiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Work slower

28 Dec 2024

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Stave off burnout by becoming more engagedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan a playdate (for yourself)

27 Dec 2024

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Make time for friends and hobbies simultaneouslySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resolve to take one night for you

26 Dec 2024

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This year, make space for something beyond work and caring for family membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning routines and more with Amanda Warner

25 Dec 2024

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Amanda Warner, a long-time Before Breakfast listener, discusses pre-planning and the benefits of a long walkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

The secret to becoming a morning person

24 Dec 2024

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Have a reason for getting out of bedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turn screen time into a party

23 Dec 2024

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To make TV more satisfying, don't watch aloneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: This is it

22 Dec 2024

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Life isn’t just about checking things off a listSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Anything is good

21 Dec 2024

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There is no such thing as productivity debtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Write a note of congratulations

20 Dec 2024

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People appreciate when you notice their winsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Develop a spirit of iteration

19 Dec 2024

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Experiment with new routines to help them workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be happier in the new year, with Gretchen Rubin

18 Dec 2024

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Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin shares tips for making habits stick, and enjoying lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Name your breaks

17 Dec 2024

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Turning work breaks into rituals can encourage you to take themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Santa's elves need time in the workshop

16 Dec 2024

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If you're doing holiday prep, it needs space in the scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Turn down the volume

15 Dec 2024

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Don't overstimulate yourselfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Dawn follows dark

14 Dec 2024

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In any low point, the odds are good that things will get betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You need time to eat

13 Dec 2024

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Eating mindfully takes time, so best to account for itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While you're waiting

12 Dec 2024

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Repurpose waiting time into something more enjoyableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to get great ideas, with Sarina Bowen

11 Dec 2024

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Bestselling thriller and romance novelist Sarina Bowen shares her secrets for sustained creativitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember to enjoy yourself

10 Dec 2024

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Put yourself and your fun on the to-do listSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give experiences

09 Dec 2024

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Wrap up something that will spread joy beyond the holidays See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Print more photos

08 Dec 2024

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Get pictures off your phone and on your wallsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Start a reading project

07 Dec 2024

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Read something challenging, a little bit at a timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan a Monday adventure

06 Dec 2024

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Find a reason to look forward to the start of the workweekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plant an invitation

05 Dec 2024

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Make it easy for people to try an activitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A time makeover: Before Breakfast listener Haley

04 Dec 2024

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A listener shares her experience with tracking time and tweaking her scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every other year can work too

03 Dec 2024

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Things don't have to happen annually to still be traditionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go in search of lost time

02 Dec 2024

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If time is getting away from you, try to catch it to use it for something more funSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Make space for goal setting

01 Dec 2024

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Crafting smart, achievable goals takes timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Think could, not should

30 Nov 2024

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Thinking through options is more productive than feeling guiltySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look with new eyes

29 Nov 2024

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How to catch errors you might otherwise missSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.