Sometimes life can get in the way of meeting our ambitions. NPR's Life Kit podcast host Marielle Segarra gives us some practical, daily life tips to set us up for success in 2026.

The new year is a time to set goals. But daily life often gets in the way of meeting our ambitions. NPR’s Life Kit podcast ...

What is the purpose of life? There are as many answers to this age-old question as there are people, and they run the gamut from hopeful to nihilistic to, well, nonexistent. Here are just a few famous ...

Without rules we quickly become slaves to our passions — and there’s nothing freeing about that. The best rules do not ultimately restrict us but instead, facilitate our goals and make for fuller, ...

My dad once told me you only need three socks — not three pairs — just three socks, preferably black. He figured if you wash one sock every night, hang it to dry and rotate through the socks. you’ll ...

As the population continues to live longer, longevity – or the quality of living a long life – has become a hot topic. But are we thriving in our longer lives?

If you're about to venture off into the world of solo living, you may be thinking one of two things — this is going to suck, or this is going to be the best thing ever. Hey, you may even be feeling a ...

“So, Dr. Hass, let me tell you about how it really started,” said an elegant but frighteningly thin 85 year old, Ms. E. “Things really started to fall apart when my husband was diagnosed with cancer a ...

Knowing your "why" isn't just nice—it's essential to living a happy, fulfilling life. Here, experts offer steps to finding your purpose in life. What is the purpose of life? There are as many answers ...