Make a $5 fun list
Plan a few cheap thrills to make any day more fun
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Before Breakfast
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...
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20 of 2,693 episodesTry a same day book
Restart your reading life with a book you can finish by bedtime
Second Cup: Find a place to belong
Make it easier to visit local attractions, even for a short time
Second Cup: What's on your holiday fun list?
Plan now to make the holidays feel festive but not overwhelming
Finishing boosts confidence
Getting one project done can help you tackle the next one
Time confetti can be Funfetti
Use bits of time for bits of joy
How to write your story, with Kim Purcell
Kim Purcell, author of Write a Novel in 100 Days, shares how to finish what you start
The art of the 20-minute meeting
Scheduling less time can make meetings more efficient
Remember it's supposed to be fun
Don't treat leisure activities as one more thing on the to-do list
Second Cup: Planning is like GPS
Even if you have to reroute, a plan helps you get where you're going
Second Cup: Reflect on the highlight of the week
As you plan your next week, think about what you enjoyed in the last one
Add people to everyday life
Make time for friends without feeling busier
Solitude can be self care
Why you need time alone, and how to get it
Make your life simpler, with Roy Schwartz
Roy Schwartz, co-founder of Axios, and co-author of Simplify, explains how to get rid of wasted time and spend more time on your strengths
You need a side quest
A fun project can add texture to your life
Just aim for 90 minutes
A little focused work goes a long way
Second Cup: Don't consent and resent
Being accommodating isn't always the best way to preserve a relationship
Second Cup: Eliminate a round trip
One way to spend less time in the car
Know how to take back the day
Make a list of micro-resets to keep a day from feeling ruined
Take control of your alerts
Don't let yourself be interrupted more often than you need to be