Mom needs a moment! How to pause parental rage
Parenthood is exhausting. When a kid asks for snack for the millionth time while you're running on little sleep and trying to make dinner, i...
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5 questions that can save you from a bad purchase
Sometimes we buy things that we later regret: a new sweater that's already falling apart, or a thrifted "vintage" vase that turns out to be...
Dear Life Kit: Should I put my life on hold for my partner?
In this edition of Dear Life Kit, more wisdom from our vast archives to help you figure out: -Whether you can refuse a gift -If you should m...
Your perfectionism isn't a problem -- if you know how to use it
Are you a 'Parisian perfectionist'? How about a 'messy perfectionist'? Psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler believes there are 5 kinds...
Is hormone therapy the cheat code to perimenopause?
Perimenopause can be overwhelming. Mood swings, insomnia and hot flashes can make you feel like a completely different person. Hormone thera...
If sex is painful, you have options
There are lots of reasons women may experience pain during or after sex. Whether you've just given birth, are experiencing hormonal changes,...
Feeling short on time? Do a time audit
Many of us feel overwhelmed by life's obligations — work, family, friends and relationships. In a culture fixated on busyness, time always s...
Shrink your grocery bill
Groceries aren't cheap, but there are ways beyond just looking for sales to make budget meals. To help cut down your grocery bill, we have p...
Tiny pep talks for everyday problems
We use encouragement and support to get through life's big moments. But what about a little pep talk for those smaller moments, like when it...
Don't stop exercising just because you're pregnant
Many people pause physical activity during pregnancy -- but research shows that exercising while pregnant is good for your health and your b...
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...