Before Breakfast Change the order
Mar 5, 2026
A tip about shifting the order of routine tasks to squeeze out small pockets of time. Short examples include swapping shampoo/conditioner timing and heating a pan before fetching eggs. Practical swaps for mornings and kitchen prep are highlighted. Organizational schedule changes and rethinking routines for new life rhythms are also discussed.
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Switch Task Order To Reclaim Minutes
- Change the order of routine steps to regain small increments of time.
- Laura Vanderkam shampooed then conditioned first so conditioner sat while she did other shower tasks, eliminating idle waiting.
Heat The Pan Before Grabbing Eggs
- Small sequence tweaks in simple routines can save time repeatedly.
- Laura started heating the frying pan before fetching eggs so the pan was ready when she walked over to crack them.
Tiny Savings Add Up Over The Workweek
- Tiny savings compound when repeated daily and can meaningfully shift sleep or prep time.
- Laura notes shaving minutes from shower and breakfast could add up to 15 extra minutes of sleep across a workweek.