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Before Breakfast

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Time Management
Productivity
Work-Life Balance
Goal Setting
Self-Improvement
Parenting
Meetings
Communication
Gift Giving
Planning
Morning Routine
Personal Development
Meal Planning
Calendar Management
Family Activities
Screen Time
Christmas
Time Tracking
Public Speaking
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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.

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Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Content good, delivery awful

    Please Laura use your normal speaking voice! Pretend you’re talking to an adult! This sing song librarian voice makes the podcast unlistenable. I like your content on Best of Both Worlds so I keep trying this podcast but the condescending phony voice is insufferable

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    2
    MamaDocling
    United States4 months ago
  • No long episodes!

    There are plenty of other podcasts I can listen to for half hour episodes. The benefit of this show is its brevity. Please don’t make long episodes! Long episodes absolutely ruin my morning routine. If you insist on making them, put them in their own “Before Brunch” feed or at least on the weekends. This productivity podcast is ruining my morning routine!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    nikemike73
    United States6 months ago
  • So many ads

    Laura offers a great insight on before breakfast. I really enjoy it, but when 50% of the podcast is ads it drives me up the wall! I understand you have to make $$, but when it’s this excessive it destroys any credibility.

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    Lunaandhope56
    New Zealand7 months ago
  • Content good

    The content is very good; however, it is hard to listen to due to the host. She uses a sing song inflection with awkward pauses where there shouldn’t be pauses. It’s like she is reading to a kindergarten class.

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    CZ H
    United States8 months ago
  • Love it!

    :) I’ve been listening to Laura since the early COVID days. Her calm wisdom and straightforward tips and advice are a daily blessing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KQA2727
    United States9 months ago

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Criticism often revolves around the frequency and length of advertisements, with some expressing dissatisfaction over the ads overshadowing content.
Many enjoy the positive, motivating tone of the podcast, considering it an essential part of their daily routine for start-of-day inspiration.
Listeners appreciate the concise, actionable advice provided in the daily episodes, often finding inspiration in Laura's practical tips.

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Offering practical strategies on time management and productivity, this daily podcast aims to help listeners navigate the challenges of balancing work and personal life. Each episode features bite-sized tips and insights designed to make the most of one's schedule, fostering a more productive and fulfilling lifestyle. The unique approach emphasizes actionable advice that listeners can implement immediately, making it an appealing choice for those who seek efficient ways to manage their time effectively.

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8. Jenna Free

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