Life Kit

For some, being a good neighbor means staying quiet, picking up after your dog and keeping your lawn tidy. But David Burton, the founder of Missouri Good Neighbor Week, says that our neighbor relationships could and should be deeper. Neighbors can help us overcome social isolation, provide assistance during life's emergencies and even help us save money by sharing resources. And, Burton says, an engaged and close-knit neighborhood can have positive rippling effects beyond just one street. This episode, Burton shares tips on getting to know your neighbors if you're starting from square one.

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Sometimes achieving a goal is elating and feels like an accomplishment. Other times, it invites anxiety, deflation or even grief. Psychiatrist Pooja Lakshmin, author of the upcoming book Quantum Shifts: A Practical Framework for Navigating Life’s Biggest Changes, urges people to pay close attention to these feelings of grief. They might give you clarity on what you truly value in life.

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Soup can be a flexible, cozy meal that allows you to experiment in the kitchen. But to make a delicious one you need to get some fundamentals down first. Chef Sohla El-Waylly offers her best tips on everything from creating a yummy broth to ensuring you get your cook time right. This episode originally published Oct. 30, 2023.

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We all know we should be moving more, but how can we fit all that movement into a busy week? On this episode, tips from a physical therapist and a personal trainer on how to set up a week of workouts, when to focus on cardio versus strength training, and the importance of compound movements. 

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New gadgets, new apps, new experiences, new restaurants — we're constantly being told (and sold) that newness will bring order and meaning to our lives. But that drive for newness can take up our time and money in ways that don't align with our values and prevent us from enjoying the familiar. In this episode of Life Kit, journalist Eric Athas shares tips from his recent book, Saying No to New: Why New Things Are Stealing Your Time, Money, and Happiness—and How to Take Back Your Life.

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If you're looking for ways to curb your spending, we have tips to help you save at the grocery store, stop impulse shopping, avoid unnecessary fees, and more. This episode was originally published on Dec. 3, 2024.

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As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, it's common to feel depressed and low on energy. In this episode, tips from the psychiatrist who first studied SAD on how to weather the colder, darker months ahead. This episode originally ran Oct 2020.

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In this edition of Dear Life Kit, more wisdom from our vast archives to help you figure out: 

-Can you keep your group chat from descending into chaos?
-Should you break up with your partner if they can't keep the house clean?
-What to do if your friend never initiates plans?

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Halloween is nigh! Do you have your costume ready? Sophie Strauss, "stylist for regular people" and Halloween enthusiast, shares tips to DIY a costume without spending big bucks or a lot of time. This episode originally aired on Oct 17, 2023. 

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Should you tell a colleague that you heard they might be fired? A stranger that they have spinach in their teeth? Your followers that you just won a big award? In this episode of Life Kit, reporter Andee Tagle speaks with social psychologist Vanessa Bohns, author of the new book Should I Say Something? The Science of What to Share — and What to Keep to Yourself. Bohns shares tips on when to be honest, the best ways to share good and bad news, and what to say when it feels like there's no right thing to say.

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