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Tuesday

Losing a pet is hard. Here's how to cope
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Losing a pet is hard. Here's how to cope

Losing a pet can be devastating. Here's how to process the loss of your special friend and open yourself up to the love and lessons they left behind.

Losing a pet is hard. Here's how to cope

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Monday

4 pieces of advice for caregivers, from caregivers
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4 pieces of advice for caregivers, from caregivers

1 in 5 Americans are acting as unpaid caregivers. The work can be meaningful but also stressful. Caregivers give advice about how to approach the job, find support and make time for yourself.

4 pieces of advice for caregivers, from caregivers

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Thursday

Why you should stop complimenting people for being 'resilient'

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Why you should stop complimenting people for being 'resilient'

Is the ability to endure hardship and adapt to difficult life situations always a good thing? Psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker Lourdes Dolores Follins revisits the concept of resilience — and explains why it's OK to let yourself feel angry or frustrated sometimes.

Why you should stop complimenting people for being 'resilient'

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Thursday

How to set boundaries and protect your energy
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How to set boundaries and protect your energy

Have you ever felt resentful or responded passive-aggressively to a request on your time or energy? That's a sign your boundaries are being crossed – and it might be because you haven't set them clearly. Therapist and author Nedra Glover Tawwab shares advice on how to set boundaries — and stick to them — in your daily life.

How to set boundaries and protect your energy

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Thursday

4 tools the Trans Handy Ma'am says you should have on hand
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4 tools the Trans Handy Ma'am says you should have on hand

DIY home maintenance can be intimidating. Mercury Stardust, better known as the Trans Handy Ma'am on TikTok, is a maintenance technician with 14 years of experience. She walks us through one simple thing you can do to build your confidence, the four tools that should be in everyone's toolkit and when to call in the professionals.

4 tools the Trans Handy Ma'am says you should have on hand

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Tuesday

Mental Health

Encore: Procrastination is more than putting things off. Here's how to kick the habit

According to therapist Anastasia Locklin, procrastinating isn't a sign of laziness. It's your inner critic come to life. In this episode, she explains how you can kick the habit.

Encore: Procrastination is more than putting things off. Here's how to kick the habit

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Sunday

22 tips for 2022: How to be kind to yourself and squash your critical inner voice
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22 tips for 2022

22 tips for 2022: How to be kind to yourself and squash your critical inner voice

Next time you're stuck in a cycle of negative self-talk, try talking to yourself the way you would talk to your best friend.

22 tips for 2022: How to be kind to yourself and squash your critical inner voice

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Thursday

Stop being so mean to yourself. Here are 5 tips to help you break the cycle
Kristen Uroda for NPR

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Stop being so mean to yourself. Here are 5 tips to help you break the cycle

Being self-critical comes naturally for a lot of people. It's easy to focus on the one bad review or the tiny flaw in an otherwise perfect presentation. Psychologist Joy Harden Bradford walks us through some strategies to quiet down those negative thoughts, including how to monitor and interrogate your negative self-talk and replace it with positive self-talk.

Stop being so mean to yourself. Here are 5 tips to help you break the cycle

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Thursday

Why Surrounding Yourself With Art Matters — And How To Do It
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Why Surrounding Yourself With Art Matters — And How To Do It

How you decorate your home can be a form of self-expression and a way to share personal stories. Curator and author Kimberly Drew explains how to find art and objects that fit your taste and budget (framing concert tickets counts!), and how to safely display the work in your space.

Why Surrounding Yourself With Art Matters — And How To Do It

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Thursday

The first step to passing on wealth is deciding what's important to you
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The first step to passing on wealth is deciding what's important to you

Wealth isn't just cold, hard cash, says strategic investor Pamela Jolly. It's whatever you value — and that means generational wealth can take lots of forms. Keisha "TK" Dutes speaks with Jolly about how to get strategic about leaving a legacy.

The first step to passing on wealth is deciding what's important to you

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Saturday

Thursday

Procrastination is more than putting things off. Here's how to kick the habit
Krzysztof Nowak for NPR

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Procrastination is more than putting things off. Here's how to kick the habit

According to therapist Anastasia Locklin, procrastinating isn't a sign of laziness. It's your inner critic come to life. In this episode, she explains how you can kick the habit.

Procrastination is more than putting things off. Here's how to kick the habit

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Tuesday

COMIC: When the bad news is endless, here's how to cope with your anxiety
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COMIC: When the bad news is endless, here's how to cope with your anxiety

Between the endless stream of headlines and the ongoing pandemic, the news can be overwhelming. Here's neuroscientist Judson Brewer's advice on coping and a breathing exercise that can help you stay grounded.

COMIC: When the bad news is endless, here's how to cope with your anxiety

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Tuesday

6 tips for making a career change, from someone who has done it
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6 tips for making a career change, from someone who has done it

Making a career switch can be daunting — but it's doable. Audio producer Keisha "TK" Dutes breaks down how she made her own switch, and how you can too.

6 tips for making a career change, from someone who has done it

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