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Tuesday

How to have the STIs conversation
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How to have the STIs conversation

With Dr. Evalene Dacker, we lay out the science of STIs and then give you language to talk about them and, more broadly, about sex, with a potential partner. Because for something so fun, sex can be hard to talk about.

How to have the STIs conversation

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Wednesday

Earthquakes happen all over the world. Here's how to start preparing for one
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Earthquakes happen all over the world. Here's how to start preparing for one

Earthquakes strike at a moment's notice. Here are seven steps you can take to help prepare your family, according to emergency and disaster preparedness experts.

Earthquakes happen all over the world. Here's how to start preparing for one

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Monday

The markets are down. Here's how to handle your investments
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The markets are down. Here's how to handle your investments

About 60% of Americans have some money in the stock market — and the markets are not doing great. Your knee-jerk reaction might be to sell. But experts explain why that's not a good idea.

The markets are down. Here's how to handle your investments

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Monday

Are you a bittersweet person? Take this quiz — then discover the power of sadness
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Are you a bittersweet person? Take this quiz — then discover the power of sadness

In the U.S., there's a relentless focus on positivity. But as we all know, with life comes death — and with happiness, sadness. Susan Cain, author of Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, opens our eyes to the transformative power of melancholy.

Are you a bittersweet person? Take this quiz — then discover the power of sadness

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Monday

These 3 conversations hold the key to successfully moving in with your partner
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These 3 conversations hold the key to successfully moving in with your partner

Deciding to move in with a partner can be an exciting step. Cohabitating can also be challenging and bring up anxieties. Here's what to think about — and discuss — before you decide to move in together.

These 3 conversations hold the key to successfully moving in with your partner

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Thursday

How to have real fun — even when life's got you down
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How to have real fun — even when life's got you down

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.

How to have real fun — even when life's got you down

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Tuesday

How to start cooking Korean American food

Korean food is "more vegetable-heavy than people realize, especially at home," says Eric Kim in his book Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home. Kim's book features recipes like Grilled Trumpet Mushrooms with Ssamjang. All photos reprinted from Korean American. Copyright © 2022 Eric Kim. Photographs copyright ©2022 Jenny Huang. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Random House. hide caption

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How to start cooking Korean American food

In an introduction to Korean American cooking, New York Times food writer and cookbook author Eric Kim walks us through pantry essentials, quick-fix recipes and how to start making Korean American food that feels authentic.

How to start cooking Korean American food

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Tuesday

4 tips to stay connected when your friends live far away

The best long distance friends are the ones who know how to communicate well. That looks different for everyone, so discuss which channels feel best for you and your friend. Sol Cotti for NPR hide caption

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4 tips to stay connected when your friends live far away

Long distance friendships are a common reality of adulthood, as we move around for school, work or family. While they might require some planning and creativity to keep up, there's no reason to let physical distance keep you from staying connected.

4 tips to stay connected when your friends live far away

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Tuesday

How to be more decisive

Flipping a coin can actually help you make a choice when both options sound good and you need to get out of the gridlock of indecision. Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption

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How to be more decisive

We make so many basic decisions each day that it's easy to fall into "analysis paralysis." We explore where indecision comes from, why so many of us are sweating the small stuff and what you can do about it.

How to be more decisive

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Tuesday

How to make creativity part of your daily routine
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How to make creativity part of your daily routine

Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way and architect of the famous creative practice "Morning Pages," has spent her career teaching "creative unblocking."In her new book, Seeking Wisdom: a spiritual path to creative connection, she combines the creative practices of The Artist's Way, with a new intentional practice – prayer.

How to make creativity part of your daily routine

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Tuesday

What's your attachment style? Take this quiz to find out
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What's your attachment style? Take this quiz to find out

According to the field of attachment theory, each person has a unique attachment style that informs how that person relates to intimacy: secure, anxious or avoidant. We talk with Amir Levine, a neuroscientist and co-author of the book Attached, about how your attachment style can impact your relationships.

What's your attachment style? Take this quiz to find out

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Thursday

How to turn your breakup into a new beginning
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How to turn your breakup into a new beginning

Breakups come in all shapes and sizes — slow dissolves, out-of-nowhere endings — and maybe you even initiated the breakup. But they all have a few things in common. Mainly, they can hurt. These six tips can help you move forward after a breakup.

How to turn your breakup into a new beginning

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Thursday

Tarot can't predict the future, but it can help you make that big decision

Three cards pulled from the iconic Rider-Waite–Smith tarot deck. Michelle Tea suggests beginners start with a three-card reading. Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption

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Tarot can't predict the future, but it can help you make that big decision

Even if you've gotten a tarot reading before, you may be intimidated by the cards or wondering whether you're cool enough to learn. Tarot reader and writer Michelle Tea walks budding readers through each card in a tarot deck, shares reading tips and ways you can incorporate tarot into your self-care practice.

Tarot can't predict the future, but it can help you make that big decision

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Monday

'Exposure' doesn't pay the bills. Here's how to get paid what you're worth
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'Exposure' doesn't pay the bills. Here's how to get paid what you're worth

Time is money. But often, especially in the creative industries, trying to advance your career can mean literally selling yourself short. It's commonplace and borderline expected, depending on where you are in your career, to have to offer time and labor for free or for deeply discounted rates to get work. In this episode of Life Kit, journalist Juleyka Lantigua-Williams shares tools for advocating for yourself and your paycheck, as well as reflections on the value of betting on yourself.

'Exposure' doesn't pay the bills. Here's how to get paid what you're worth

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Saturday

22 tips for 2022: Jealous? Compersion can help tame the green-eyed monster
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22 tips for 2022

22 tips for 2022: Jealous? Compersion can help tame the green-eyed monster

Jealousy in romantic relationships is completely normal — but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with. Next time your inner jealousy monster needs taming, try summoning some compersion.

22 tips for 2022: Jealous? Compersion can help tame the green-eyed monster

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Tuesday

Diet culture is everywhere. Here's how to fight it
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Diet culture is everywhere. Here's how to fight it

In 2022, 40% of New Year's resolutions in the U.S. were based on weight loss. Why do we set these goals for ourselves? Diet culture, the social expectations that value thinness and appearance above all else can impact how we view our bodies and treat others. The good news is, we can free ourselves from this mindset.

Diet culture is everywhere. Here's how to fight it

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Friday

Short Wave

This New Year - Slow Down, It Doesn't Mean You're Lazy

Social Psychologist Devon Price says instead of viewing "laziness" as a deficit or something people need to fix or overcome with caffeine or longer work hours, think of it as a sign you probably need a break. Short Wave has this episode from our colleagues at Life Kit.

This New Year - Slow Down, It Doesn't Mean You're Lazy

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Tuesday

This acronym will help you give the perfect toast
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This acronym will help you give the perfect toast

It's the wild card of every big event — the toast. If you're giving a new year's toast, a best man or maid of honor speech, or any other toasts this coming year, we've got some tips to make sure people remember your toast with fondness and not horror.

This acronym will help you give the perfect toast

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Monday

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How to talk about money, privilege with friends — before it's time to split the bill
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How to talk about money, privilege with friends — before it's time to split the bill

Even among the closest of friends, conversations about money and privilege can be awkward. In this episode from Life Kit and The Cut, author Otegha Uwagba discusses how we can break that ice — before it's time to split the check.

How to talk about money, privilege with friends — before it's time to split the bill

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Tuesday

5 tips to help you stop being so late (or at least make you more honest about it)
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5 tips to help you stop being so late (or at least make you more honest about it)

People are late for lots of reasons — being overly optimistic, not accurately gauging how much time it takes to actually get somewhere, even being afraid of being early. Time management coach Rashelle Isip shares some tactics that can help you embrace punctuality and avoid that awkward apology for being tardy ... again.

5 tips to help you stop being so late (or at least make you more honest about it)

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Thursday

Most students who want to transfer colleges don't. Here's how to start
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Most students who want to transfer colleges don't. Here's how to start

Most students who want to transfer colleges don't. The process can be complicated and confusing and differ from state to state and institution to institution. Despite these hurdles, transferring is a common route to a four-year college. So how do you make the process go as smoothly as possible? Start early, stay organized and find a good fit.

Most students who want to transfer colleges don't. Here's how to start

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Thursday

How to wake up early, even if you're not a morning person
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How to wake up early, even if you're not a morning person

Waking up at dawn with the bakers and the baristas may not be for everyone — especially night owls. Whether you have to wake up early or you'd like to become more of a morning lark, here are a few habits that can help you set yourself up for success at that first alarm.

How to wake up early, even if you're not a morning person

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Saturday

Feeling anxious about climate change? Here are 5 tips to manage those feelings
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Feeling anxious about climate change? Here are 5 tips to manage those feelings

Feeling anxious about the climate crisis is a totally normal response, says ecotherapist Phoenix Smith. Here's how you can manage those feelings for the decades to come.

Feeling anxious about climate change? Here are 5 tips to manage those feelings

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