Don't stop exercising just because you're pregnant
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Find your side quest
In gaming, a side quest is a mission outside the main narrative or goal that players can take for fun. In life, it functions similarly. It's...
Free yourself from 'information overload'
Do you check your phone to set a reminder, then get sidetracked by every targeted social media ad? Or plan to spend your day in focus mode o...
How to have better conversations
Called 'supercommunicators,' these people have the exceptional ability of creating authentic connections with others — just by listening and...
Savings strategies that actually work
You know you want to save for that vacation, those new tires and more generally, the future. But what savings approach actually works? Certi...
What to do when you're too upset to think straight
Stressed, anxious, or angry? Distress tolerance tools — from dunking your head in a bowl of ice water to imagining yourself in a calm settin...
A decision coach's approach to making hard decisions
In this episode, decision coach Nell Wulfhart shares exercises to make speedier decisions, when to ask others for guidance and how to deal w...
Before you fibermaxx, know these tips
Fiber is a dietary superhero. It lowers cholesterol, helps regulate blood sugar levels and keeps your hunger in check. But chances are, you'...
When your best friend tells you to stop texting her
Advice inbound. In this edition of Dear Life Kit, we're pulling wisdom from the Life Kit archives to help you: -Support a friend who is impo...
Summer fun that doesn't break the budget
Wondering how to have fun this summer without spending a fortune? All you need is a little creativity. Go on a "penny date." Throw a movie m...
A financial planner's advice for spending without guilt
Whether you're feeling guilty about overspending or guilty about not spending enough, shame around money can get in the way of your goals. I...
Want to get pregnant? There’s more to it than you think
Whether you’re ready to become pregnant today or thinking about the future, there’s a lot to learn about your fertility. In this episode, a...
You can have a good divorce
A lot of marriages end in divorce. As painful as it can be, there’s a way for separating partners to engage with the divorce process in a he...
Scarfing down your food? How to be intentional about meals
Eating more deliberately can help you make better choices about nourishing your body, says Lilian Cheung, a mindful eating lecturer at Harva...
Elevate group conversations with a 'magical question'
Want to cut through small talk at your next mixer? Try asking a "magical question," says Priya Parker, a conflict resolution facilitator and...
How to save at restaurants if you're burnt out on cooking
Do you blow $20 on slop bowls because you keep forgetting to pack lunch? Or can't help but overspend every time you eat out with friends? Di...
How to clean when it's the last thing you want to do
Sometimes you just don't have the energy to do the dishes and pick up all the dirty clothes from the floor. Therapist KC Davis, author of Ho...
How to dump an energy vampire
Need some advice? In this edition of Dear Life Kit, we're pulling wisdom from the vast Life Kit archives to help you: -Avoid energy vampires...
The ingredients for a 'nice life'
If chasing a "perfect" life feels exhausting, try for a nice life instead, says Rachel Wilkerson Miller. In her upcoming book, The Nice Life...
Should I take a probiotic? And other gut questions, answered
Research shows that our gut microbiome -- the trillions of microbes that populate our intestines -- isn't just involved in digestion. It's i...