
Before Breakfast
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Kick work-from-home distractions
A listener asks how to stay focused when she works in her home office. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to ask to work from home
Skipping the commute saves time. Here’s how to negotiate work-from-home days. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Use bits of time for bits of joy
Got five minutes? Here’s what you can do instead of checking email (again). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schedule a mental health morning
A listener shares how taking a short break makes life feel more doable Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keep one calendar
Don’t drop the ball! Keep a list of your work and personal commitments in one place. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Try a calendar meeting
This one habit can make your home life more calm and fun Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get it out of your head
A listener shares the list-making strategy that helps her feel less busy while getting more done Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pair little tasks
Make good habits automatic with this one simple trick. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to be more persistent
Rewrite your story to view disappointment in context. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be a better listener
Enjoy conversations more by ending this one bad habit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keep your to-do list short
The secret to happiness is making sure expectations match reality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stop using the word "busy"
“Busy” is not a synonym for “fine.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your best long weekend ever
Time off is too precious to be totally leisurely about leisure. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 minutes to a better morning
Morning routines don’t need to be elaborate. Ten minutes can change your life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be a communication chameleon
Avoid misunderstandings by communicating with people the way they like. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hold office hours
Need to focus? This surprising strategy can minimize interruptions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love your Mondays
Small schedule tweaks can keep the Monday blues at bay Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What procrastination can teach us
Get curious about procrastination — and achieve breakthroughs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hold yourself accountable
Feeling unmotivated? An accountability partner can help. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do the tough stuff first
The case for just getting it over with Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big goals, little steps
Conquer procrastination by breaking a big goal into small chunks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why we procrastinate
This week's episodes are about putting things off — including why we all do it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan it in, do it anyway
Want a good life? Think beyond how you feel right now. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send handwritten notes
Making people feel special doesn’t take much time Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many hours should you work?
How to succeed without working around the clock Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Going to a conference? Do this.
Smart conference-goers focus on relationships, not the panels. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make your phone less interesting
A listener shares how she kicked her phone habit Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t grocery shop on weekends
Protect time for family and fun with this surprising strategy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday is the real hump day
Celebrate the real mid-point of the week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stop forgetting things
Never lose your sunglasses or miss a date again with these little life hacks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consult your inner mentor
Tap your own intuition when you need to make a difficult choice fast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch TV wisely
How to enjoy TV without it taking over your life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why you should go to happy hour
Sometimes, chatting with your colleagues is more productive than sitting at your desk. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Create a praise file
This simple strategy can help turn even the worst day around. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avoid the 2 p.m. slump
Get more done in less time with Laura’s tips for making it through everyone’s least favorite time of the afternoon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The genius of taco Tuesday
Save time and mental energy by making some decisions automatic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make yourself stand out
Grow your network — and work more efficiently — by sharing your big ideas with the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In praise of effortful fun
Bored with social media? Enjoy more meaningful leisure time by being intentional with your time off. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Try a desk day
A listener shares a tip that has made her weeks more calm and productive. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stay afloat when life is overwhelming
A listener asks how to cope with too much work and too little time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to get more ideas
Stumped? A simple strategy will nudge more breakthroughs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stop wasting time in meetings
Get more done and get out on time with these tips for smarter meetings. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan a mini-adventure today
More memories means more time. Find out how (and why) to make today stand out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Try a split shift
Protect family time and get your work done with this one tweak to your schedule. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to stop multi-tasking (mostly)
Doing too much at once? Here’s how to focus and become more engaged. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to stop being late
Quit rushing and feel more calm with one incredibly simple strategy for being on time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Create a List of 100 Dreams
What would you like to spend more time doing? Learn about the most fun list you’ll ever make. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An easy way to network
Build a thriving network with this one habit that takes less than 10 minutes a day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to exercise during the work day
In an office from 9 to 5? You can still exercise — maybe even with your manager’s blessing! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think 168 hours, not 24
Never enough hours in the day? No problem. We don’t live our lives in days. We live our lives in weeks. Change your mindset to feel better about work, family, and everything in between. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.