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You're listening to Life Kit from NPR.
Remember how exciting it was to start a new school year?
I used to love running my fingertips along the cover of a fresh marble notebook
and picking out my outfit for the first day of school.
There's something buzzy about this time of year, even if you're not in school anymore.
It's a chance at a fresh start, a time to ditch old habits,
try a new extracurricular, settle into a routine, or even completely reinvent yourself.
On this episode of Life Kit, how to harness that energy with five back-to-school rituals reimagined for your adult life.
Takeaway one, pack a lunch.
Y'all, takeout has gotten so expensive.
And most of the time, in my experience, it doesn't taste very good and it's not healthy either.
So why not get in the habit of bringing your lunch?
Now, if you're thinking, I don't have time to make a sandwich every morning, meal prepping is for you.
Kevin Curry is the founder of Fit Men Cook.
Twice a week, he'll spend 45 minutes cooking five components to mix and match over the next few days,