4 tips to stay connected when your friends live far away

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What to do when you're too upset to think straight

Stressed, anxious, or angry? Distress tolerance tools — from dunking your head in a bowl of ice water to imagining yourself in a calm setting — can help. In this episode, clinical psychologist Shireen Rizvi shares dialectical behavior therapy skills from the recent book she co-au ...  Show more

A decision coach's approach to making hard decisions

In this episode, decision coach Nell Wulfhart shares exercises to make speedier decisions, when to ask others for guidance and how to deal with any regret. This episode originally published June 2, 2025.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an ep ...  Show more

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