
Before Breakfast
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Second Cup: You can repeat it
Go with what works, again and againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What question are you answering?
Know your purpose to make your work more clearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flexibility matters more than hours
How to really achieve work/life balanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

You need a busy basket
A listener suggests an idea for screen-free entertainmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Second Cup: How to maximize your vacation days
Schedule big adventures with smart vacation strategiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Vacation plans vs. spontaneity
How to achieve the right balance of plans and possibilitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

Ask about colleagues' vacation schedules
Planned time off doesn't need to be a surpriseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it cost to be you?
A smart way to think about your financial goalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Keep one calendar
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
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
Maintaining a functional home is about being kind to your future selfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

Second Cup: Wait a minute
Consensus doesn't necessarily maximize happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Productivity doesn't always look productive
You don't have to always look busy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Smile at 10
Give yourself guidelines for how you'll interact with peopleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

Begin by thinking about the end
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
Consensus doesn't necessarily maximize happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Something active, something creative
A formula for creating a balanced lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be a learn-it-all
It's better to be curious than to show off what you knowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Feedback is about the person giving it
Everyone likes different thingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meetings don't need spectators
Limit the number of people in the roomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keep your office supplies handy
Make administrative tasks more efficient and pleasantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Plan it in, do it anyway
Want a good life? Think beyond how you feel right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Why we procrastinate
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
Get more out of your days offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan in a different place
Shift your location to shift your mindsetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holidays and birthdays aren't surprises
Avoid last minute scrambling by looking aheadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm currently available
Be careful when coordinating shifting schedulesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Second Cup: Big goals, little steps
Conquer procrastination by breaking a big goal into small chunksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Do the tough stuff first
The case for just getting it over withSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It doesn't have to be fancy
Sometimes simple solutions make everyone happySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make it an easy yes
Answer any questions or concerns upfrontSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Say no for a while
Test drive big changes to your scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Respond even if you can't answer
Let people know you got the messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: How to get more ideas
Stumped? A simple strategy will nudge more breakthroughs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Stay afloat when life is overwhelming
A listener asks how to cope with too much work and too little time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.