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Marielle Segarra
Popular myths about sleep, debunked
Sleep has a huge impact on our health. It helps our brains function, protects against heart disease ...
No, you don't have to put your home address on your resume
When was the last time you updated your resume? If it's been a while, you might want to give it a re...
How to get the most out of your library
Your local library is a great source for books. But it can also be a great resource for helping you ...
4 scenarios that can ignite a family fight — and 12 strategies to minimize them
Many of us don't go to family parties looking for a fight. But when we're all together under one roo...
How to decorate for the holidays, according to a 20-year interior design veteran
I've been decorating my place for Christmas, and I realized I don't really have a cohesive design sc...
Giving Tuesday: How to donate to a charity with purpose and intention
Giving Tuesday is this week. It's a day when charities ask us to take a break from our holiday shopp...
First time cooking a turkey? This recipe promises a juicy roast with less work
It can be daunting to make a turkey for friends and family for Thanksgiving, especially if you haven...
A flight expert's hot take on holiday travel: 'Don't do it'
It's stressful to fly around the holidays. Airports are packed, tickets are expensive and bad weathe...
A flight expert's hot take on holiday travel: 'Just don't do it'
It's stressful to fly around the holidays. Airports are packed, tickets are expensive and bad weathe...
8 simple things you can do to protect yourself from getting scammed
Scams can happen to anyone — even to people who study them. Kelly Richmond-Pope, a forensic accounti...
Help! What should I be for Halloween?
This story was adapted from Life Kit's newsletter. To get weekly tips on everything from relationshi...
Scarfing down your food? Here's how to slow down and eat more mindfully
You ever eat so fast that you get hiccups from just like inhaling the meal? Or you bite your cheek o...
Scarfing down your food? Here's how to slow down and eat more mindfully
You ever eat so fast that you get hiccups from just like inhaling the meal? Or you bite your cheek o...
Tackle your medical debt with Life Kit
There's an estimated $195 billion of medical debt in America. But just because a medical bill comes ...
How to start swimming as an adult
Do you know how to swim well enough to save your life? NPR's Life Kit lays out the five basic water ...
Do you freeze up in front of your doctor? Here's how to talk to your physician
Watch this video for tips on talking to your doctor — including what information to bring to an appo...
Deciding when it's time to end therapy
Watch this video for tips on ending therapy — including reasons why, ways to bring it up — and how t...
Don't have the energy to clean today? Just tidy up these 5 things
Imagine your home on its messiest day. Maybe you're standing in the doorway of your living room and ...
A big misconception about debt — and how to tackle it
Watch this video for tips on tackling debt — including how to prioritize what you're paying down, ho...
A career coach unlocks the secret to acing your job interview and combating anxiety
Watch the video above for job interview tips — including how to prepare, wardrobe advice, and strong...
Medical bills can cause a financial crisis. Here's how to negotiate them
For a lot of people in the U.S., a medical crisis is also a financial crisis. A 2022 Kaiser Family F...
How to file your tax returns: 6 things you should know this year
For something that's legally required, taxes can be tough to figure out. The U.S. system is complica...
7 tiny hacks that can improve your to-do list
When I looked at my to-do list recently, I noticed that it was kind of all over the place. ☐ Make al...
This 15-minute stick figure exercise can help you find your purpose
When I was in my late 20s, I was burnt out. I had a full-time journalism job in public radio — somet...