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Clockwise from left: Andrea D’Aquino for NPR; Becky Harlan/NPR; Malaka Gharib/NPR; Becky Harlan/NPR; Connie Hanzhang Jin/NPR; Becky Harlan/NPR
The NPR Life Kit offered a lot advice this year. We shared tips on how to protect your earshow coping with the loss of a pet and what to do if you are… constipated!
Of the 151 episodes we released in 2023, a few really took off with our audience: you loved our story on how to take care of your teeth, a quiz on perfectionism, and cooking tips from an influencer in meal preparation.
Here are our top 10 episodes, ranked by page views on NPR.org.
ten. Don’t understand art? You may be looking wrong
Everyone can have a deep connection with a work of art. You just need the right mindset and attitude. Art professionals share tips on how to navigate museums and view paintings and sculptures. Read the story here.
9. A Meal Prep Influencer Shares 6 of Her Favorite Cooking Tips
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Compassionate Eye Foundation/Ste/Getty Images
What’s for dinner? It’s a question that can lead to overspending on delivery, unhealthy meals, and apprehension. FitMenCook founder Kevin Curry shares meal prep techniques that can reduce stress and save money. Read the story here.
8. Dear Life Kit: My husband is living under COVID lockdown. I’m ready to move on
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Photography by Pam Menegakis/Unsplash; Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR
Three years after the start of the pandemic, one of the spouses is ready to lift the confinement. The other? Not really. Epidemiologist and science communicator Jessica Malaty Rivera shares her insights on finding tradeoffs and managing a risk budget. Read the story here.
7. Don’t have the energy to clean today? Just put these 5 things away
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Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR
Therapist and author KC Davis shares a framework to help you quickly get a messy room back to working order. She says that in any space, there are really only five things: trash, dishes, laundry, things that belong, and things that don’t. We help you solve them, one by one. Read the story here.
6. Coping with the end of a friendship
Not all friends are meant to last forever. Here are 5 things to remember if you’re dealing with the loss of a friendship or trying to save a friendship that matters to you. Read the story here.
5. Want a marriage that lasts? 5 Questions to Ask Your Partner Before Getting Married
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Malte Mueller/Getty Images/fStop
These conversation starters get to the heart of your values, including how you handle conflict, your attitude toward gender roles, and your relationship with money. Read the story here.
4. What kind of perfectionist are you? Take this 7-question quiz to find out
Are you a “Parisian perfectionist”? How about a “disordered perfectionist”? Psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler believes that there are 5 types of perfectionists in the world. Find out which one you are. Read the story here.
3. The Decluttering Philosophy That Can Help You Keep Your Home Organized
Do you have piles of stuff that you just can’t seem to get rid of? Professional organizer Star Hansen explains how to get rid of unnecessary items and keep your home clean and tidy. Read the story here.
2. “Do I really need to floss?” » and other common questions about dental care
Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR
Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR
We asked experts to answer five questions about how to properly care for your teeth. Here’s what they said about finding a dentist, whitening your teeth at home, and whether or not daily flossing is necessary. Read the story here.
1. 10 Well-Known Life Tips You May Need to Hear Right Now
We asked experts what life tips they keep in regular rotation. Here are 10 proven tips from therapists, career coaches, and writers. Read the story here.
Our visual editor is Beck Harlan and our digital editor is Malaka Gharib.
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