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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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including…

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Life Kit

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Dear Life Kit: How much advice is too much advice?

No, it's not too early to start saving for the holidays

Feeling insecure? Try this memory-update exercise

Quitting is sometimes the right decision. Here's how to know when to walk away

How to jumpstart your child's financial future

Want more intimacy in your relationships? Conflict could help

Boost your mood in 15 minutes

5 rituals to reclaim that back-to-school buzz

The reasons you procrastinate -- and how to finally stop

Find your lost keys faster with these techniques

How to stop fixating on your body in the era of GLP-1s

Mom needs a moment! How to pause parental rage

5 questions that can save you from a bad purchase

Dear Life Kit: Should I put my life on hold for my partner?

Your perfectionism isn't a problem — if you know how to use it

Is hormone therapy the cheat code to perimenopause?

If sex is painful, you have options

Feeling short on time? Do a time audit

Shrink your grocery bill

Tiny pep talks for everyday problems

Don't stop exercising just because you're pregnant

Find your side quest

Free yourself from 'information overload'

How to have better conversations

Savings strategies that actually work

What to do when you're too upset to think straight

A decision coach's approach to making hard decisions

Before you fibermaxx, know these tips

When your best friend tells you to stop texting her

Summer fun that doesn't break the budget

A financial planner's advice for spending without guilt

Want to get pregnant? There’s more to it than you think

You can have a good divorce

Scarfing down your food? How to be intentional about meals

Elevate group conversations with a 'magical question'

How to save at restaurants if you're burnt out on cooking

How to clean when it's the last thing you want to do

How to dump an energy vampire

The ingredients for a 'nice life'

Should I take a probiotic? And other gut questions, answered

Practical advice for modern dads

How to reclaim the magic of summer, according to Gretchen Rubin

Stop overthinking skin care. What's essential and what's hype

Tired of eating leftovers? Turn your odds and ends into creative meals

Used to be an avid reader? How to get back into books

How to have a safe, healthy summer

5 simple ways to minimize stress

Make your small space feel bigger

Why spending time in the woods makes you feel calm

Gold is having a moment. Is now the time to invest?

On the fence about parenthood? Listen to this

How to bring more play into your life

Why you should kill your lawn

The dos and don'ts of baby talk

The dos and don'ts of taking over-the-counter pain medications

Are there 'forever chemicals' in your drinking water?

Secrets to a successful couple's trip

5 tips to help you poop better

Unsure which retirement account to choose? We have some tips

Going beyond 'sorry for your loss' when a friend is grieving

Stressed? Try one of these quick resets

Shop less and save more with a 'no-buy challenge'

Explosive power: exercises to boost mobility and prevent injury

You don't have to use dating apps. But if you do - some tips!

Do you have a financial self-care routine?

Feeling drained? Here's how to lighten your mental load

Make the most of a high-deductible health plan

Don't rely only on anti-histamines this allergy season

The power of an accountability buddy to help get things done

How to be a working parent? Lower your standards

Give your to-do list a makeover

What it takes to get a book published

Protein is personal. Here's how to calculate your optimal intake

Using AI chatbots can impact your teen's mental health. Here's what to do

How to get 'financially naked' with your partner

Looking for analog hobbies? Try writing a letter

Drowning in toys? Here’s how to handle kid clutter

"Just A guy, not THE guy," and other advice Marielle loves