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But how can individual actions make a difference?

On a new episode of Life Kit, we're walking you through

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Hi, I'm Shuka Kalantari and I produce the science of happiness.

We recorded today's episodes before the protests that are giving voice to the pain and anger so many are experiencing right now in response

to the murders of unarmed black people in the US.

So in an additional episode next week, we'll be exploring strategies for well-being,

resilience, and action in the face of injustice.

I hope you enjoy this week's episode,

featuring American Indian author Christine Day,

and that you'll join us again next week.

I haven't always had a designated space to write, but when my husband and I bought our first house, that was something that was really important. I have this like specific desk with my bookshelves all behind me and this huge whiteboard on the wall beside me.

My computer's there. I have this beautiful planner I keep right there that I love so much.

I basically just keep it really tidy. It's also under a window so I let a lot of light in.

Oh, and here's another thing. Even though I work

from home I have an alarm set for like 6.30 every morning and I get up and by 7 a.m. I'm usually at my desk with like a cup of

coffee and I'm ready to go. That's Christine Day. She's an American Indian

author whose first novel, I can make this

promise, was an NPR Best Book of the Year and receive the American Indian Youth

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