Before Breakfast

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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.

Second Cup: Plan it in, do it anyway

12 May 2024

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Want a good life? Think beyond how you feel right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Why we procrastinate

11 May 2024

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This week's episodes are about putting things off — including why we all do it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treat this weekend like a vacation

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get more out of your days offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan in a different place

09 May 2024

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Shift your location to shift your mindsetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holidays and birthdays aren't surprises

08 May 2024

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Avoid last minute scrambling by looking aheadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm currently available

07 May 2024

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Be careful when coordinating shifting schedulesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reflect before you connect

06 May 2024

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Think about what you'd like to discuss with friends and familySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Big goals, little steps

05 May 2024

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Conquer procrastination by breaking a big goal into small chunksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Do the tough stuff first

04 May 2024

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The case for just getting it over withSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It doesn't have to be fancy

03 May 2024

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Sometimes simple solutions make everyone happySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make it an easy yes

02 May 2024

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Answer any questions or concerns upfrontSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make boundaries positive

01 May 2024

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Say what you will do, not what you won'tSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Say no for a while

30 Apr 2024

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Test drive big changes to your scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Respond even if you can't answer

29 Apr 2024

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Let people know you got the messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: How to get more ideas

28 Apr 2024

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Stumped? A simple strategy will nudge more breakthroughs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Stay afloat when life is overwhelming

27 Apr 2024

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A listener asks how to cope with too much work and too little time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make produce an easy snack

26 Apr 2024

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How to make healthy food more appealingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Never waste a transition

25 Apr 2024

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Any fresh start is a chance to rethink routinesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make little bets

24 Apr 2024

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Test the waters before leaping inSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make your days fulfilling, not just filled

23 Apr 2024

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How to make time feel more meaningfulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give it a name

22 Apr 2024

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One way to turn a routine into a traditionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: How to stop being late

21 Apr 2024

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Quit rushing and feel more calm with one incredibly simple strategy for being on time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Plan a mini-adventure today

20 Apr 2024

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More memories means more time. Find out how (and why) to make today stand out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family travel doesn't need to mean the whole family

19 Apr 2024

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Consider splitting family vacations if people have different interestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

None feels different from one

18 Apr 2024

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Even one scheduled event changes an entire daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What might I have forgotten?

17 Apr 2024

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Build in time to check that you have everythingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You are probably not the only one

16 Apr 2024

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In way ways, we're not that special -- and that's a good thingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the tax on your time?

15 Apr 2024

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Limit projects in progress to make life feel less crunchedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: How not to forget your habits

14 Apr 2024

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

Second Cup: Spring blooms are worth the bother

13 Apr 2024

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Make time for beauty and memoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do I need to know?

12 Apr 2024

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People love to give adviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tell me something good

11 Apr 2024

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Make casual conversations more positiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check in on the easy ones

10 Apr 2024

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Just because everything is good doesn't mean it couldn't be betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leave room for opportunity

09 Apr 2024

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Be prepared for something wonderfulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't turn a 30-minute task into an hour-long one

08 Apr 2024

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Fully focus on one thing at a timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: The paradox of the junk drawer

07 Apr 2024

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How an 'other' category makes organization possibleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Let go of meeting FOMO

06 Apr 2024

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You can contribute without being presentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Better tools make tasks more fun

05 Apr 2024

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Go for quality when you use something repeatedlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take the stress out of dinner

04 Apr 2024

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Repeat your crowd-pleasing favoritesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talk side by side

03 Apr 2024

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Sometimes conversations are easier without the eye contactSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Know what you're paying for

02 Apr 2024

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It might be worth a little extra to have a good experienceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memorize something

01 Apr 2024

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When you know something by heart, you know it for goodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Make time for friends

31 Mar 2024

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Time spent with friends feels magical. Here’s how to build more of it into your life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Plan something fun for Sunday night

30 Mar 2024

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End the Sunday night blues for good with Laura’s favorite weekend planning tip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Try a one-off book club

29 Mar 2024

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Books are better when shared with friendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did I move forward today?

28 Mar 2024

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How to celebrate and encourage more progressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honor the person introducing you

27 Mar 2024

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Acknowledge the connection to build goodwillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mind your manners online

26 Mar 2024

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Saying please and thank you go a long way everywhereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make a someday/maybe list

25 Mar 2024

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Capture tasks you don't need to do nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: How to Spend Less Time on Email

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 he...

Second Cup: Be kind to your future self

23 Mar 2024

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Learn how to free up time in the future so you can focus on your biggest goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schedule some low-key days

22 Mar 2024

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Build in open space during busy timesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to yourself

21 Mar 2024

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Experience yourself as others doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loop for understanding

20 Mar 2024

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How to turn down the temperature on challenging conversationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make shallow questions deeper

19 Mar 2024

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Invite connection by tweaking the usual small talkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scroll better

18 Mar 2024

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Make this mindless time more satisfyingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Give yourself a bedtime

17 Mar 2024

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More sleep is life-changing. If you can’t sleep in, here’s your next best option.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: How to quit the snooze button

16 Mar 2024

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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 i...

Carry-ons let you carry on

15 Mar 2024

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Traveling light makes it easier to pivotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.