Before Breakfast

If you like it, buy another

20 Aug 2024

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Sometimes, variety is over-ratedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many hands do make light work

19 Aug 2024

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Work together, then have fun togetherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: If you buy it, will you use it

18 Aug 2024

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How to figure out what you'll use, and won'tSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Capture your shower ideas

17 Aug 2024

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Don't forget, even if it’s hard to take notesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a pocket pause

16 Aug 2024

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Create little oases in your scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strengthen the story

15 Aug 2024

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Choose projects that make your next steps make senseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Share a subscription

14 Aug 2024

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Keep your mind open and see where things leadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mediocre ideas can lead to good ones

13 Aug 2024

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Keep your mind open and see where things leadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make the rest fair

12 Aug 2024

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Ensure that everyone gets some downtimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Write your own operating manual

11 Aug 2024

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Help people figure out how to work with youSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: In praise of book reports

10 Aug 2024

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

Buy a box of birthday cards

09 Aug 2024

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

Time solves many problems

08 Aug 2024

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

Be flexible on the details

07 Aug 2024

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

Waste time better

06 Aug 2024

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

Give plants as gifts

05 Aug 2024

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

Second Cup: It might not take that long

04 Aug 2024

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

Second Cup: Kindness cascades

03 Aug 2024

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

Make complete plans, even if they're tentative

02 Aug 2024

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Make a wardrobe photo file

01 Aug 2024

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

Run into people

31 Jul 2024

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Create occasions for saying helloSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hand out SASEs

30 Jul 2024

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

Try 2-a-days

29 Jul 2024

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

Second Cup: Be generous with time

28 Jul 2024

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

Second Cup: Build in a little social time

27 Jul 2024

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

Capture travel memories on the way home

26 Jul 2024

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

Work side by side

25 Jul 2024

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

Friends don't always come in pairs

24 Jul 2024

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

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

23 Jul 2024

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

Cultivate a Saturday vibe

22 Jul 2024

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

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

21 Jul 2024

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

Second Cup: Aim to wake before your alarm

20 Jul 2024

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

Make a to-love list

19 Jul 2024

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

Create occasions for sharing

18 Jul 2024

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

Make an offer

17 Jul 2024

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

You can go a long way in a weekend

16 Jul 2024

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Traveling and visiting might not require days off workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Magic happens in the mushy middle

15 Jul 2024

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You have to be there to experience itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Revisit those New Year's resolutions

14 Jul 2024

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The year is half over, but you can still achieve your January goalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Make time for a side hustle

13 Jul 2024

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Find time for extra cash without quitting your day jobSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Useful, beautiful, inherited, hopeful

12 Jul 2024

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Decluttering is easier when you let emotional items staySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How busy people can travel more

11 Jul 2024

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Two mindset shifts that make travel a possibilitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make time for your athletic dreams

10 Jul 2024

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Even busy people can get faster or strongerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What stories does your home tell?

09 Jul 2024

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Make your space feel more meaningfulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make silence meaningful

08 Jul 2024

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Let people know when you'll assume the answer is noSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Get out of a slump

07 Jul 2024

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A listener asks how to stay motivated when the excitement of a project wears offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Commute with a friend

06 Jul 2024

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Turn wasted time into a highlight of your daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't decide hungry

05 Jul 2024

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It's easier to eat a snack than to undo a bad decisionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once is an emergency

04 Jul 2024

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Recurring emergencies suggest a systems problem -- that you might be able to solveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One tip for working with you

03 Jul 2024

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Try this smart ice breaker that helps you work better as a teamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Limit the stacks of stuff

02 Jul 2024

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A little tip to help any space stay cleanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Old photos make for good scrolling

01 Jul 2024

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Look at your own highlights, rather than other people'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Routines are like a rose garden

30 Jun 2024

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Even the best schedules need some tendingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Indulge in a vacation food

29 Jun 2024

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Savor foods you only eat at special timesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to make a work BFF

28 Jun 2024

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How to turn work acquaintances into real friendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrate your work BFF

27 Jun 2024

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Make the most of your professional friendshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can pivot

26 Jun 2024

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How to give gracious answers to awkward questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make invitations specific

25 Jun 2024

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Set things up to happen with a single replySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look for context friends

24 Jun 2024

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Make new friends by finding people who fill specific needsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Build in travel time, even on Zoom

23 Jun 2024

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Take a break between meetings to stay engagedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: If you can't work, plan

22 Jun 2024

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Turn low-energy time into something more productiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're disengaged, clean the office fridge

21 Jun 2024

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Get unstuck by doing something practicalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keep score (of the right things)

20 Jun 2024

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Numbers don't tell the whole story, but they can tell a lotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introduce new constraints

19 Jun 2024

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Ditch bad habits by making the old way impossibleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let your ideas ripen

18 Jun 2024

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Sometimes great ideas aren't workable just yetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask for stories, not advice

17 Jun 2024

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Experts are most helpful when explaining the choices they madeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Make a good day (almost) perfect

16 Jun 2024

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How would you like to be celebrated?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: You can repeat it

15 Jun 2024

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Go with what works, again and againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What question are you answering?

14 Jun 2024

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Know your purpose to make your work more clearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flexibility matters more than hours

13 Jun 2024

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How to really achieve work/life balanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See what's nearby

12 Jun 2024

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Find fun opportunities whenever you're somewhere newSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You need a busy basket

11 Jun 2024

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A listener suggests an idea for screen-free entertainmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan your travel portfolio

10 Jun 2024

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The case for planning more than one trip at onceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: How to maximize your vacation days

09 Jun 2024

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Schedule big adventures with smart vacation strategiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Vacation plans vs. spontaneity

08 Jun 2024

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How to achieve the right balance of plans and possibilitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mentor for the moment

07 Jun 2024

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Mentoring doesn't need to be permanent to be influentialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Use this tip from French cooking to be more efficient

06 Jun 2024

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Gather what you need before you startSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan for depletion

05 Jun 2024

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Know how to recover when you don't have much energySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask about colleagues' vacation schedules

04 Jun 2024

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Planned time off doesn't need to be a surpriseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it cost to be you?

03 Jun 2024

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A smart way to think about your financial goalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Keep one calendar

02 Jun 2024

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Don’t drop the ball! Keep a list of your work and personal commitments in one place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Get it out of your head

01 Jun 2024

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A listener shares the list-making strategy that helps her feel less busy while getting more doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean for yourself

31 May 2024

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Maintaining a functional home is about being kind to your future selfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pack a day before

30 May 2024

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Strike the right balance between being too-prepared or underpreparedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notice your free time

29 May 2024

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Acknowledge the leisure time that exists, so you can savor itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round early

28 May 2024

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Give people a chance to ask questions before you need to leaveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

End your vacation on a high note

27 May 2024

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Make a vacation more memorable by making the last day greatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Wait a minute

26 May 2024

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Consensus doesn't necessarily maximize happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Productivity doesn't always look productive

25 May 2024

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You don't have to always look busy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treat your network like a garden

24 May 2024

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Make it a habit to check in with your connections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smile at 10

23 May 2024

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Give yourself guidelines for how you'll interact with peopleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remind yourself of your resolutions

22 May 2024

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Don't forget about your goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go see someone

21 May 2024

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A quick visit can have a big happiness payoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Begin by thinking about the end

20 May 2024

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When you start a project, think about how you'll wrap it up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Don't go for the least common denominator

19 May 2024

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Consensus doesn't necessarily maximize happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Something active, something creative

18 May 2024

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A formula for creating a balanced lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be a learn-it-all

17 May 2024

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It's better to be curious than to show off what you knowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy your efficiency dividend

16 May 2024

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Over time, work will take less timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feedback is about the person giving it

15 May 2024

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Everyone likes different thingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meetings don't need spectators

14 May 2024

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Limit the number of people in the roomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keep your office supplies handy

13 May 2024

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Make administrative tasks more efficient and pleasantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.