How to dump an energy vampire

如何驱逐吸血鬼能源消耗者

Life Kit

2026-06-25

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Need some advice? In this edition of Dear Life Kit, we're pulling wisdom from the vast Life Kit archives to help you:  -Avoid energy vampires -Set firmer boundaries with friends at work -Navigate your own success when others are struggling Have a question for the Life Kit team? Write us or send a recording to lifekit@npr.org. Questions about money, health, home and family life, staying organized, sticky social situations -- we want them all. We may answer your question in a future episode.  Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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