Stories by

Marielle Segarra

Host, Life Kit

16 cozy activities to add to your fall bucket list

16 cozy activities to add to your fall bucket list

Carve a pumpkin? You can do better than that. Fun and unusual ways to celebrate the season, from writing a gratitude letter to making an ancestral altar.
How to fight with the people we care about, illustrated
How to fight with the people we care about, illustrated
Arguing with a partner or a loved one can be anxiety-inducing. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker explains how to start and end a fight — while easing dread for everyone.
Navied Mahdavian, Marielle Segarra | Sep 9, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC
Think you know procrastination? This quiz offers surprising insights
Think you know procrastination? This quiz offers surprising insights
Learn a few surprising facts about procrastination — and helpful tools to overcome it — with this quiz. It's based on social scientist Itamar Shatz's new book, Solving Procrastination.
Malaka Gharib, Marielle Segarra, Sylvie Douglis | Sep 6, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC
4 ways to cope with constant thoughts about your body image
4 ways to cope with constant thoughts about your body image
Obsessing over your looks should not take up all your energy, says psychologist Diana Hill. If you're struggling with uncomfortable thoughts about your body, ground yourself with these techniques.
Malaka Gharib, Marielle Segarra, Margaret Cirino | Aug 28, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC
Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest
Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest
Feeling restless in life? Level up your main quest with an activity that has no other purpose than to add whimsy to your life. Play experts share tips on how to find the perfect side quest.
You have more free time than you think. Don't believe it? Try a time audit
You have more free time than you think. Don't believe it? Try a time audit
The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to try it. You might be surprised with what you find.
Marielle Segarra, Malaka Gharib | Aug 12, 2026, 9:02 AM UTC