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  • Math for English majors

    Math for English majors
    2024/09/05
    If math never quite stuck for you, Ben Orlin is here to change that. He says think of math as a language. Numbers are the nouns and the arithmetic operations are verbs. This episode, learning the language of math to help you in your day-to-day life.

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    16 分
  • Boost your mood in 15 minutes

    Boost your mood in 15 minutes
    2024/09/03
    Sometimes you're just feeling blah: the weather's bad, you can't get out of bed and you're struggling to shake off that listlessness. In these moments, the solution is often simpler than we think. This episode, NPR's science desk and Life Kit staff present research-backed mood boosters to instantly shake yourself out of a slump and turn your day around.

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    24 分
  • How to make networking less awkward

    How to make networking less awkward
    2024/09/02
    Shaking hands, sending cold emails and asking for coffee can feel unnatural. Networking expert Robbie Samuels explains how to create meaningful job connections in more authentic ways. This episode originally published on October 2, 2022.

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    18 分
  • Smart credit card habits to keep you out of debt

    Smart credit card habits to keep you out of debt
    2024/08/29
    Even if you use a credit card all the time, it can be difficult to understand the ins and outs of how they work. Whether you're a new credit card owner or just want to make sure you're getting the most out of your card, this episode will walk through the fundamentals of the credit card game.

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    19 分
  • How to help your Gen Z kid cope with their back-to-school emotions

    How to help your Gen Z kid cope with their back-to-school emotions
    2024/08/27
    Today's teens struggle with perfectionism and mood swings, and their parents struggle to have hard conversations with them, according to a recent survey. Teen psychologist Lisa Damour explains how parents can better support their kids as a new school year begins.

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    23 分
  • Dealing with neighbor drama

    Dealing with neighbor drama
    2024/08/26
    Conflicts with neighbors are common. Trash, noise, parking, weeds — there are seemingly endless ways neighbors can get on each other's nerves. But it doesn't have to be that way. A mediator and a dispute resolution expert say that taking calm, measured steps to resolve conflict can lead to greater understanding and even harmony between you and the folks on your block.

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    21 分
  • Fruit flies don't appear out of nowhere. Here's how to get rid of them

    Fruit flies don't appear out of nowhere. Here's how to get rid of them
    2024/08/22
    Seeing a swarm of pesky fruit flies in the kitchen is frustrating. We talk with a fruit fly researcher about how fruit flies make their way into your home, how to ripen fruit without attracting them and how to trap them.

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    13 分
  • How to buy less stuff

    How to buy less stuff
    2024/08/20
    If you're struggling to save for long-term goals, find yourself lost in a sea of clutter or are concerned about consumerism and climate change, there are ways to curb your shopping habits. This episode, journalist Stacey Vanek Smith talks to writers, influencers and activists in the sustainable fashion industry about how to reign in overconsumption, rethink our power as consumers and challenge ourselves to buy less.

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    21 分