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It’s time for social media whingers to toughen up

It’s time for social media whingers to toughen up

by Gretel Killeen | Apr 29, 2019 | Featured, Op-eds, VIP

I believe that social media and capitalism has severely damaged us. But while many of us now live to whinge, I’m afraid it goes far deeper than that.

How to Marie Kondo your friends

How to Marie Kondo your friends

by Gretel Killeen | Apr 1, 2019 | Op-eds, VIP

Gretel Killeen turns to Marie Kondo to answer the question “Do your friends ‘spark joy’ or is it time to sort and chuck ’em?”

Gretel Killeen on how to resolve conflict (like a tradie)

Gretel Killeen on how to resolve conflict (like a tradie)

by Gretel Killeen | Mar 4, 2019 | Featured, Op-eds, VIP

We all face workplace conflict, but defeating it is often difficult – unless you’re a tradie.

We’re all ageing, but we’re not talking about it

We’re all ageing, but we’re not talking about it

by Gretel Killeen | Feb 7, 2019 | Featured, Health, Lifestyle, Op-eds, VIP

We’re all ageing. At some point, we’re not going to be able to look after ourselves. It may be a difficult discussion to have, but we need to speak to our families about what’s best for us – before we can’t.

Gretel Killeen: An ode to the odd bods this holiday season

Gretel Killeen: An ode to the odd bods this holiday season

by Gretel Killeen | Dec 24, 2018 | Featured, Op-eds, VIP

It is a time to come together, but for those who don’t fit, the holiday season is a Sisyphean slog. To those people, I see you. I feel you.

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