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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Want to lend a friend money? Ask yourself if you can afford to never see it again

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Want to lend a friend money? Ask yourself if you can afford to never see it again Enlarge this image Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Michelle Singletary and her husband used to lend money to her friends on a regular basis, until one incident "taught us a lesson," she says. Gift it Enlarge this image …

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11 months ago

Helpful ways to keep distress in check : Life Kit : NPR

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How to prevent stress from escalating into distress Enlarge this image Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR A few years ago, I had a bad day at work. Mental Health Life Kit: Dealing with anxiety Life Kit: Dealing with anxiety Listen · 3:41 3:41 Distress can also show up "in the form of depression, chronic pain …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Popular myths about sleep, debunked : Life Kit

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2 years, 3 months ago

Busting 5 common myths about water and hydration : Life Kit

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Busting 5 common myths about water and hydration Enlarge this image Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Subscribe to Life Kit's weekly newsletter and get expert advice on lifestyle topics like money, relationships, health and more. Enlarge this image Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Is the advice of drinking eight, 8-ounce …

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2 years, 3 months ago

How to make exercising more fun : Life Kit : NPR

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4 ways to make your workout actually fun, according to behavioral scientists Loading. It's about "trying to make things we want to do that are typically tedious and boring – and finding ways of making them fun," says Dr. Mitesh Patel, a researcher of this topic and head of the behavioral insights team at the health care group Ascension. Life …

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2 years, 7 months ago

How to arrange flowers like a pro : Life Kit : NPR

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How to arrange supermarket flowers like a pro Enlarge this image toggle caption Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Maybe you forgot to order flowers for a special occasion. Pick your palette Enlarge this image toggle caption Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Think about what colors the recipient likes. Enlarge this …

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2 years, 10 months ago

How to get over someone : Life Kit : NPR

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How to turn your breakup into a new beginning Enlarge this image Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Amy Chan remembers the breakup vividly. "I recommend people remember that a breakup is, first of all, worthy of their self-care, of paying attention to their feelings and not expecting themselves to get over a breakup as if …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Dog training 101 — How to set realistic goals and where to get started : Life Kit

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Dog training 101 — How to set realistic goals and where to get started Enlarge this image toggle caption Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include additional precautions on e-collar and shock collar training that are addressed in the audio portion of the story. "Helping the dog feel …

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3 years, 1 month ago

How to tell family stories : Life Kit : NPR

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Every family has stories to tell. Here's how to document them Enlarge this image toggle caption Photographs by Ralph Scherman, Jana Marie Photography and Matt Hawley; Collage by Becky Harlan/NPR Photographs by Ralph Scherman, Jana Marie Photography and Matt Hawley; Collage by Becky Harlan/NPR History, to paraphrase author and activist James Baldwin, lives within us. Sponsor Message Explore Life Kit …

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3 years, 2 months ago

A beginner's guide to how to start weightlifting : Life Kit : NPR

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Want to try weightlifting? Start small and gradually lift heavier weights Enlarge this image Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR There are lots of beginner strength training plans available online. "A beginning strength training program can be three movements three days a week and that's it," she says. Don't knock compound movements Enlarge this image Photo …

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3 years, 4 months ago

5 Tips To Help You Receive Feedback : Life Kit : NPR

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Receiving Feedback Doesn't Have To Be Scary. Here's How You Can Get Most Out Of It Enlarge this image Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR I don't know about you, but if somebody at work asks me, "Hey, can I give you some feedback?" Sponsor Message Explore Life Kit This story comes from Life Kit, NPR's …

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3 years, 7 months ago

How To Sew Your Own Clothes : Life Kit : NPR

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Sewing your own clothes can be empowering. Here's how to get started Enlarge this image toggle caption Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Early in the coronavirus pandemic, when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first recommended wearing masks and supplies of personal protective equipment were limited, home sewers kicked into gear and started making …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Sustainable fashion doesn't have to be expensive. These 5 tips can help

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Sustainable fashion doesn't have to be expensive. "Ultimately, any item of clothing that you get rid of is going to end up in the landfill because the technological solutions just really aren't at scale yet to do something different with it," says Elizabeth Cline, author of The Conscious Closet: A Revolutionary Guide to Looking Good While Doing Good. Enlarge this …

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