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News Articles: Life Kit: Life Skills

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  • Arts & Life

Life Kit's most-read stories of 2021

These Life Kit stories about burnout, distraction and making connections resonated with readers, topping the charts as our most popular stories of 2021.

December 27, 2021
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By:
  • Clare Marie Schneider

Learning a new skill can be hard. Here's how to set yourself up for success

It can be incredibly gratifying to harness mastery of a skill. But why is learning new things so hard? Here are three steps to get you started. All that's left is to pick what you want to learn!

October 30, 2021
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By:
  • Rommel Wood and
  • Andee Tagle

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  • Environment

Anxiety from climate change isn't going away. Here's how you can manage it

Feeling anxious about the climate crisis is a totally normal response, says ecotherapist Phoenix Smith. Here's how you can manage those feelings for the decades to come.

October 25, 2021
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By:
  • Julia Simon and
  • Clare Marie Schneider

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  • Business

Your questions on office small talk, new commutes and changing careers

Want to opt out of small talk at work? Wondering how to handle a low GPA on job applications? Life Kit posed your anonymous questions about work and job searching to experts from our show.

October 24, 2021
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By:
  • Becky Harlan,
  • Bronson Arcuri,
  • and 1 more

How understanding jealousy could lead to a better relationship

Jealousy isn't all bad. When cultivated correctly, it can also be an opportunity to "deepen our awareness of what we want, who we care about and who we are," says research psychologist Joli Hamilton.

October 09, 2021
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By:
  • Andee Tagle and
  • Clare Marie Schneider

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  • Business

Taking up space at work isn't easy. Here's how employees can speak up for one another

Getting interrupted at work and having ideas stolen happens a lot to women, people of color and marginalized workers. Here are four ways to stop it from happening and make sure you're being heard.

October 02, 2021
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  • Stacey Vanek Smith,
  • Janet W. Lee,
  • and 1 more

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  • Education

How reading aloud can help you bond with your kids and make them better readers

It's not always easy to convince kids that reading isn't a chore. But reading aloud can help. Here are a few ways to help you find joy — and value — in reading aloud as a family.

October 02, 2021
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By:
  • Diana Opong and
  • Andee Tagle

You Aren't Lazy. You Just Need To Slow Down

Instead of viewing laziness as something we need to fix or overcome with caffeine or longer work hours, social psychologist Devon Price says to think of laziness as a sign you probably need a break.

September 24, 2021
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By:
  • Elise Hu and
  • Clare Marie Schneider
Maillard Howell, head of fitness at Reebok and co-owner of Dean CrossFit, doesn't promise clients they'll be the most ripped person on the beach. Instead, he tells them, "you're going to be able to play with your kids without getting out of breath."

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  • Fitness & Nutrition

Why Working Out Should Be About More Than What You See In The Mirror

Exercise is important, but balancing exercise with mental health and your own body confidence can be a tricky thing to pull off. These tips can help you along your fitness journey.

September 18, 2021
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By:
  • Andrew Limbong and
  • Audrey Nguyen

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  • Education

You've Made It To Campus! Now What? These Tips Can Help You Navigate College Life

Whether you're just starting school or returning to campus after a year of adjusting to remote and hybrid-learning, we've got tips to help guide you through this academic year.

August 29, 2021
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By:
  • Janet W. Lee
Code Switch Life Kit

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  • Race

Code Switch: A Conversation On Race That's Not 'Apocalyptic'

It feels like we can't avoid a conversation on race during this moment in America. So, after the conversation, what do we do? GPB's Leah Fleming talks with Gene Demby, host of NPR podcast Code Switch, coming to GPB Sunday mornings.

August 13, 2021
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Tiffany Griffith
A relationship contract is a tool for couples to express their needs and work together to craft the parameters of their own unique relationship roadmap.

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  • National

From Housework To Sex, Here's How Relationship Contracts Can Help Couples

Relationship contracts might not sound romantic, but all relationships are contractual, Writer Mandy Len Catron says this is a tool for couples to express their needs and work together.

August 01, 2021
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By:
  • Andee Tagle
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  • Arts & Life

Got A Question Or Need Advice? Ask Life Kit And We'll Get An Expert To Answer

We've got experts, now we need your questions! Life Kit has a new advice column and we're looking for your questions and stories to share with our experts.

July 15, 2021
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By:
  • Bronson Arcuri,
  • Becky Harlan,
  • and 1 more

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  • Arts & Life

The Key To Flirting? It's Not About You

Flirting can be scary. What if you get rejected? Reframing that mindset is key to an enjoyable flirting experience, according to experts. Their first tip: Remember that it's not about you.

July 12, 2021
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By:
  • Andrew Limbong and
  • Andee Tagle

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  • Recipes

Avocado Going Bad? Put It In Chocolate Mousse

If you've got an avocado that's about to go bad, you can use it to make this simple, healthy chocolate mousse recipe.

April 21, 2021
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  • Becky Harlan
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