Life Kit: Life Skills

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Arts

Dear Life Kit: Is a recital really more important than my wedding?

5:05am May 22, 2022

Dealing with conflict is hard — it can be even harder with family. We posed your anonymous questions to Natalie Lue, who coaches people to curb their people-pleasing tendencies.

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Dear Life Kit: The authors of 'Big Friendship' answer your friendship conundrums

5:00am April 09, 2022

Making and keeping friends in adulthood is complicated. Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, authors of Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close, answer your anonymous questions on friendship.

Health & Safety

COMIC: Finding peace with singlehood in a society that wants everyone to partner up

5:17am February 11, 2022

In a world that wants everyone partnered up, this comic by Meghan Keane and LA Johnson offers tips from the experts on how to find peace with singleness and live a full life on your own terms.

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Health & Safety

4 consejos para hablar con tus padres Latinx sobre la salud mental

11:33am February 04, 2022

La vergüenza y el estigma juegan un papel muy importante a la hora de disuadir a las personas de la comunidad Latinx de buscar atención de salud mental y hablar de ello con sus familias.

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22 tips for 2022: Start, and stick with, a new habit

6:00am January 22, 2022

by Elise Hu

If you're trying to start a habit that you'll actually stick with, try doing something that brings you joy.

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22 tips for 2022: To listen better, try — you guessed it — not talking

9:36am January 19, 2022

by Julia Furlan

If you want to be a better listener, the first step is to stop talking.

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22 tips for 2022: Get creative, even if you aren't feeling inspired

2:42pm January 18, 2022

by Malaka Gharib

There are lots of benefits to creating art. Experts say if you spend just 10 minutes of random art-making, it will help you kick-start the habit — no creative inspiration required.

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22 tips for 2022: Ditch fast fashion by choosing clothes that will outlast trends

6:00am January 16, 2022

by Elise Hu

This simple trick can help you decide if an item of clothing is worth investing in, or if it's a passing trend you'd be better off passing on.

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22 tips for 2022: If you're feeling flirty, try giving someone your number

6:01am January 14, 2022

by Andrew Limbong

Next time, if you find yourself interested in someone, try giving them your number. Focus on creating a mutually pleasant interaction, and let the other person decide if they want to hit you up.

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22 tips for 2022: To fight "laziness," slow down and focus on your values

5:04pm January 13, 2022

by Elise Hu

Feeling "lazy" is probably more a sign of needing to take a break, not do more. Try the values clarification exercise to help get rid of the guilt of not doing "enough."

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