Marielle Segarra
Stories
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Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Try switching to a basic phone
These lower-tech devices do not include many of the apps typically found on smartphones. And that may be appealing if you're looking to spend less time online.
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Life Kit: Swimming skills
Do you know how to swim well enough to save your life? NPR's Life Kit lays out the five basic water safety and swimming skills that can help prevent drowning.
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4 negotiation tactics to try in everyday life
People often use negotiation tactics in business environments. But you can also use them to get your roommate to clean up, figure out where to eat for dinner or decide on which car to buy.
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How to date offline
Tired of swiping through dating profiles on your phone? Maybe it's time to get out there and meet people in real life. Here's how to meet new people, strike up conversation and handle rejection.
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Feeling anxious? Try smiling or doing a good deed to snap out of it
Feeling overwhelmed, panicked or anxious? Clinical psychologist Jenny Taitz offers simple techniques to improve your mood and calm your body and mind in minutes.
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The do's and don'ts of writing a good resume
For many employers, the resume is still a must-have in the job process, says career coach Cynthia Pong. Here's how to write a CV that's competitive and up-to-date.
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How to cut costs, pay down debt and save more money in the new year
The new year is a great time to update your budget, say financial experts. Here's what you can do to curb your spending, save for emergencies and keep your investments on track.
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Giving Tuesday: How to donate to a charity with purpose and intention
Not sure which cause to support or how much to give? Kevin Scally of Charity Navigator has some advice to help you make the right decisions.
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Life Kit: Cooking turkey for first-timers
A Thanksgiving turkey can be a great project for beginner cooks. NPR's Life Kit talks with Lan Lam of America's Test Kitchen about how to prep and roast a turkey for first-timers.
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First time cooking a Thanksgiving turkey? Here's how to crush the assignment
Don't be nervous — we got you! This guide explains how pick the right turkey, when to buy it, how to prep it and when to start cooking. It also comes with a foolproof recipe.
