It’s summer — rejoice! For the team at Life Kit, it’s not only a time of sunblock and air conditioning, but one of the most decision-heavy seasons of the year. 

Think about it: For lots of people, the warmer months are synonymous with vacations, big plans and generally getting out of the house. If you’re lucky enough to get some R&R this summer, what are you going to do with all that new space, time, and weather? And how do you want to do it all well? 

Life Kit — the how-to-do-everything podcast from NPR —  gets you the answers you never knew you needed. Like: 

• Want to finally find a good beach read (or want to know how to pick out a book that you’ll actually finish)? We’ve got you.

• Flight plans getting jammed up? Here’s what to do - practically and mentally - when your plane gets delayed.

• Want to finally tread water in the deep end of the pool? We’ll give you tips on how to learn to swim. 

What’s great about Life Kit is that it’s chock-full of precise, step-by-step guides that help you sort out how to do…well, anything. (More proof? We’ve got guides on how to handle traveler’s constipation, or how to cool down in extreme heat.) We speak with experts, academics and psychologists each week to bring you smart tips backed with evidence and research, so that when you find yourself in another pickle, you can trust Life Kit to help you when you need it. 

You can subscribe here to Life Kit’s newsletter to get a steady stream of seasonally-appropriate wisdom shot straight into your inbox. And if you find yourself really moved - and want to keep supporting the show that’s all about getting your life together - check out Life Kit+, where you’ll get all our advice sponsor-free. Plus, you’ll get the cool added benefit of curated playlists to pop on whenever you’re in need of some psychic solace -- whatever the season.  

Summer on! Summer sensibly! 

-- Life Kit