Explore every episode of the podcast Before Breakfast

This year, make space for something beyond work and caring for family members

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Amanda Warner, a long-time Before Breakfast listener, discusses pre-planning and the benefits of a long walk

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Have a reason for getting out of bed

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To make TV more satisfying, don't watch alone

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Life isn’t just about checking things off a list

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There is no such thing as productivity debt

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People appreciate when you notice their wins

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Experiment with new routines to help them work

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Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin shares tips for making habits stick, and enjoying life

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Turning work breaks into rituals can encourage you to take them

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If you're doing holiday prep, it needs space in the schedule

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Don't overstimulate yourself

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In any low point, the odds are good that things will get better

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Eating mindfully takes time, so best to account for it

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Repurpose waiting time into something more enjoyable

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Bestselling thriller and romance novelist Sarina Bowen shares her secrets for sustained creativity

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Put yourself and your fun on the to-do list

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Wrap up something that will spread joy beyond the holidays 

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Get pictures off your phone and on your walls

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Read something challenging, a little bit at a time

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Find a reason to look forward to the start of the workweek

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Make it easy for people to try an activity

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A listener shares her experience with tracking time and tweaking her schedule

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Things don't have to happen annually to still be traditions

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If time is getting away from you, try to catch it to use it for something more fun

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Crafting smart, achievable goals takes time

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Thinking through options is more productive than feeling guilty

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How to catch errors you might otherwise miss

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How to stay calm in a noisy place

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Spend smart this holiday season and set yourself up for a prosperous new year with How to Money hosts Joel and Matt

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How to share holiday cheer, even if you aren't sending cards

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Keeping track of what you give can help you come up with new ideas

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How to acknowledge feedback, even if you can’t always use it

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Make it easier for your family to get together

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You can do most things at a time that works for you

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Meet new people and get to know old friends in new ways

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Executive coach Maya Gudka shares practical tips for taking your career to the next level

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Even people with complex lives can plan on paper

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Even if you have to reroute, a plan helps you get where you're going

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Upgrade your day by putting thought into the mid-day meal

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Plan ahead in winter to enjoy daylight hours

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Plan now to make the holidays feel festive but not overwhelming

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As you plan your next week, think about what you enjoyed in the last one

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Journalist Charles Duhigg shares strategies for making any conversation better

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Make it easier to visit local attractions, even for a short time

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Being accommodating isn't always the best way to preserve a relationship

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Clear your mind before clearing your inbox

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Getting away doesn't require taking time off work

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Figure out the rest that your body and mind need

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Make screen time more meaningful

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