Before Breakfast

Combat time anxiety, with Chris Guillebeau

16 Apr 2025

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Author Chris Guillebeau shares how to feel less anxious and get more doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might not need a system

15 Apr 2025

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Systems only save time if you're spending a lot of time on something in the first placeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have fun without the fuss

14 Apr 2025

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Find ways to enjoy yourself without the hassleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Now or later?

13 Apr 2025

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One way to stop putting off unpleasant tasksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: How not to forget your habits

12 Apr 2025

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Make sure your daily intentions happen dailySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brain write before you brainstorm

11 Apr 2025

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How to make sure everyone's voice is heardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The day isn't over after dinner

10 Apr 2025

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Take advantage of time that's easy to lose track ofSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pivoting, with Cedric Thompson Jr.

09 Apr 2025

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Former NFL player Cedric Thompson talks about life as a content creator, and how to make any day betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Make decluttering a habit

08 Apr 2025

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A little bit, every day, gets the job doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How not to become a couch potato

07 Apr 2025

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A simple rule makes screen time more intentionalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Transform your negative self-talk

06 Apr 2025

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A little trick to take the sting out of hurtful wordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Make your calendar your to-do list

05 Apr 2025

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How to get done what you intend to doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You'l move in the right direction over time

04 Apr 2025

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Be patient when results aren't immediate or linearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't compare your inside to others' outsides

03 Apr 2025

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Nobody shares the whole storySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech and networking tips, with Molly Beck

02 Apr 2025

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Entrepreneur and author Molly Beck shares tips for making daily life more productiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beware of procrastivity

01 Apr 2025

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Procrastination can look productive, but don't be fooledSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't assign it if you won't do it

31 Mar 2025

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Your to-do list should be based in realitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Invest this in your memory bank

30 Mar 2025

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A new way to view spending on experiencesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: You'll regret it (and that's OK)

29 Mar 2025

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Accept that all big decisions have upsides and downsidesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Store things wisely

28 Mar 2025

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Let the changing seasons nudge you to take stock of your stuffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visualize a specific date

27 Mar 2025

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Picture exactly when you will have accomplished a goalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to read the classics, with Emily Kwilinski

26 Mar 2025

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Shakespeare scholar and magazine editor Emily Kwilinski shares why to add older books to your to-be-read listSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

What can I own, not how can I help

25 Mar 2025

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Embrace vertical ownership to share the mental loadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Set quarterly goals

24 Mar 2025

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Get motivated by a visible finish lineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Make time for you a habit

23 Mar 2025

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Create the space for figuring out your passionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Like all but 20 percent

22 Mar 2025

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No job is perfect, but much of it should be goodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Track downtime at work

21 Mar 2025

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Know what your workdays look like, so you can take advantage of unexpected timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Micro-adventures make downtime more fun

20 Mar 2025

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Figure out what you can do at home, or in small bits of timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Try tiny experiments, with Anne-Laure Le Cunff

19 Mar 2025

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Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff shares tips for taking little steps to make life betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A better way to clear the decks

18 Mar 2025

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Get started on tomorrow's little tasks todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrate little holidays

17 Mar 2025

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Seize opportunities for feeling festive, wherever you find themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Re-assess your safety nets

16 Mar 2025

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What makes you braver, and what is holding you back?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Make a moonshot map

15 Mar 2025

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Plot how to get from where you are to where you want to beSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More please

14 Mar 2025

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Figure out what you enjoyed in the past to have more fun nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything is research

13 Mar 2025

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Ideas and inspiration can be found just about anywhereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to be less anxious, with Olga Khazan

12 Mar 2025

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Olga Khazan, author of Me, But Better, explores the science of personality changeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keep a one-line idea list

11 Mar 2025

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Make a note when something strikes your fancySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask for more convenient appointments

10 Mar 2025

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You don't need to take the first slot that's offeredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Use name tags

09 Mar 2025

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Make sure everyone knows who is whoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.