Our April roundup of expert advice includes a nifty negotiation tactic, guidance on how to prevent digital eye strain and why you should travel during 'shoulder season.'The great thing about working on Life Kit is that the editors and producers get to pick up all sorts of nifty life hacks that save money, enhance our relationships and make our everyday lives more joyful.
Here are nine expert tips from our April episodes we were most excited to share — and put into practice in our own daily lives.the period of time between a city's peak season and offseason. It's often less expensive and it can help your"destination deal with over-tourism and overcrowding," says Lale Arikoglu, articles director at
says etiquette coach Myka Meier."That is kind of an old wives' tale that you have to spend what the couple spent on you, because that's often not possible for many people. At the end of the day, you need to stay within your budget."To truly connect with a poem, don't worry about figuring out what the poet is trying to sayis to do back blows followed by chest blows on your child — and then, if they're unresponsive, proceed to call 911 and, says Dr.
A lot of people dislike their birthday — they don't like the attention or they've been disappointed by previous birthdays. Make your day special again by doing what. For example: instead of asking for more flexibility at a new job and getting a flat-out no, you might propose a couple of options: working three days remote or a four-day workweek. It can help expand the possibility of a favorable outcome.
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