Marielle Segarra
Stories
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Advice on how to make it through the month of January alcohol-free
Every year, more and more Americans embark on Dry January – a whole month of giving up alcohol. NPR's "Life Kit" brings us tips for staying sober in 2025.
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'Life Kit': A guide to a successful Dry January
Many people will embark on Dry January this month. NPR's life kit has tips on how to make the most of it.
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Helpful hints on how to keep your New Year's resolutions
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Marielle Segarra, host of "Life Kit," about how to make New Year's resolutions you'll actually follow.
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Curious about Dry January? What to expect — and how it works
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People in colder countries understand the magic of winter. What's their secret?
Researcher Kari Leibowitz traveled to places with some of the harshest winters on Earth to understand how people thrive in the cold and dark. Her findings may inspire you to find comfort and joy in the season.
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The holidays are stressful. Restore your calm with these 5 quick tricks
Keep these science-backed stress busters in your back pocket this holiday season. Whip 'em out the next time you're at a table full of bickering in-laws or your flight gets canceled!
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COMIC: Science-backed mood boosters to (almost instantly) snap you out of a funk
Six techniques to energize you when you feel sluggish and relax you when you feel stressed. Feel the transformation in 15 minutes or less.
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Life Kit: How to keep kids safe around guns
Whether you own a gun or not, you’ll want to keep them out of the hands of unsupervised children. Life Kit has tips to keep children safe.
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5 good habits to keep you out of credit card debt
Stay on top of your monthly payments and avoid costly fees and interest charges with these smart credit card strategies.
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To save more money, avoid these 5 common financial mistakes
Financial missteps can cost you money. Make better-informed decisions about budgeting, investing and borrowing money.