Life Kit

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Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Life Kit episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Life Kit for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Life Kit episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

How to have more fun

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04/07/22 • 17 min

Do you have enough fun in life? Catherine Price, author of The Power of Fun, explains the three components of true fun and how to tap into this powerful, everyday source of joy.
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1024 Listeners

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Trying To Form A Habit? Start Small

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12/29/20 • 13 min

BJ Fogg's book "Tiny Habits" explains that making small changes in behavior requires just a little motivation and lots of celebrating — and can have a big impact. (This episode originally ran earlier this year.)
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200 Listeners

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How to cultivate your personal style

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04/11/22 • 21 min

Here's advice from the experts on cultivating a personal style — from purging your closet to taking fashion risks in a way that feels true to you.
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How to overcome FOMO

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05/17/22 • 16 min

The fear of missing out isn't confined to our social lives; worrying about whether we're missing out on new experiences, content, trends and even investments can create an existential crisis. Psychologist Aarti Gupta explains how FOMO shows up in our lives and how to battle it.
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54 Listeners

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Singing 101: How to find your voice

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05/19/22 • 21 min

Follow these exercises to help you build the skills and confidence to start singing, whether in your car or at the karaoke bar.
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Tips for dealing with conflict in the workplace

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04/12/22 • 21 min

When the discomfort of conflict arises, it can be hard to know what to do, especially in the workplace. Get the tips you need to become a conflict-resolving superhero.
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How to optimize your circadian rhythm

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12/17/24 • 15 min

New research shows that too much light at night and not enough daylight is taking years off our lives. NPR health correspondent Will Stone has tips to tune up your body's internal clock.
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13 Listeners

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4 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pain from computer slouching and more

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08/29/22 • 19 min

Vinh Pham, physical therapist and author of "Sit Up Straight: Futureproof Your Body Against Chronic Pain with 12 Simple Movements," explains why mobility exercises and good posture may be your best defense against muscle and joint pain.
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How to make resolutions you'll keep

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01/01/24 • 18 min

Happy New Year! If you want to make a resolution that sticks, the key to success is creating what's known as a SMART goal. This episode outlines how SMART goals work and how they can help you use your time for the things that matter most.
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How to help birds during migration

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04/14/22 • 18 min

Bird migration season is starting. But across North America, their populations are in trouble. We asked experts for 8 everyday steps you can take to lend them a hand.
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