Andee Tagle
Stories
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COMIC: Don't panic! 6 strategies to keep you calm in a crisis
In dire situations, stress can make us panic and impair our ability to make lifesaving decisions. Emergency response professionals share the tactics they use to stay cool and collected on the job.
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A surprising trick to making hard choices: Try thinking less
The tactic may seem counterintuitive, but it can help you make tough decisions faster and with more confidence, says decision coach Nell Wulfhart.
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Worried about disaster preparedness? Life Kit has tips on how to start a 'go bag'
As climate emergencies like wildfires and hurricanes become more prevalent, it's important to have essentials like food and medicine on hand and ready to go in case you need to evacuate.
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How to get over a bad night's sleep
Didn't get your full eight hours of sleep last night? NPR's Life Kit has tips to recover in the aftermath of a bad night's sleep.
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The right way to take over-the-counter painkillers? Read the labels
Millions of Americans take over-the-counter pain meds, but many don't understand how they work or the risks involved in taking them. We look at best practices for taking non-prescription pain drugs.
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Dear Life Kit: I'm not sure about her sexuality. Should I try to kiss her anyway?
An NPR listener writes: "We've briefly discussed sexuality, but I have no idea how fluid she may be, if at all. " Plus: A woman wants to marry her partner, but his family constantly belittles her. Is the relationship doomed?
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How your awkwardness can be your strength
Cringing at the time you gave a speech with spinach in your teeth, or accidentally liked an ex's picture on social media? Awkward moments have a tendency to haunt us – even ones from decades ago. Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle breaks down why we get so embarrassed about the things we do and how we can experience those feelings a little less.
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What to know before you click 'Buy now, pay later' at checkout
Buy-now-pay-later offers are multiplying online. The form of credit has advantages but can also tempt people to spend more than they should.
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Dear Life Kit: My friend texts me way too much. How do I get her to stop?
An NPR listener says her friend pings her morning, noon and night, even if she doesn't respond. She'd like to say something, but she's afraid it will hurt her friend's feelings.
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Dear Life Kit: My friend kissed me and I liked it. Now he wants to take it back!
Plus: how to deal with an awful brother-in-law, what to do with a box of mementos you shared with your ex and how to tell a bestie you don't want to go on a couples trip.
