Acknowledge the connection to build goodwillSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Before Breakfast

Honor the person introducing you

Avoid last minute scrambling by looking aheadSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Holidays and birthdays aren't surprises

Be careful when coordinating shifting schedulesSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

I'm currently available

Think about what you'd like to discuss with friends and familySee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Reflect before you connect

Conquer procrastination by breaking a big goal into small chunksSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Second Cup: Big goals, little steps

The case for just getting it over withSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Second Cup: Do the tough stuff first

Sometimes simple solutions make everyone happySee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

It doesn't have to be fancy

Answer any questions or concerns upfrontSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Make it an easy yes

Say what you will do, not what you won'tSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Make boundaries positive

Test drive big changes to your scheduleSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Say no for a while

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Respond even if you can't answer

Education

Self-Improvement

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.