Author: Sam Wilson-Späth
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Why parenting my teens is more fun than I dreamed
Some parents will says the only thing tougher than raising toddlers, is trying to parent teens. But Sam Wilson disagrees and dreads the day her two teens grow up and leave the nest
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7 Things I wish I could tell my teenage self about life & work
What if you could go back in time, knowing what you know now, and take your 18-year-old self out for a drink and a good talking to about the way the world of work is changing, and the way it would change your life? By Sam Wilson
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5 Powerful ways to celebrate womanhood this Women’s Day
Forget Sisterhood. Forget pink-hued, feel-good marketing campaigns. Forget movie stereotypes, lifestage-cliches, and the patriarchal clap-trap of divide-and-conquer. This Women’s Day, says Sam Wilson, let’s celebrate the real strength and collective power of womanhood.
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Do we honestly need to bother with email etiquette anymore?
It’s the 21st Century, the age of Whatsapp, Snapchat, and quick, punchy status updates. Who needs email, and who needs email etiquette? Well, the truth is, all of us. Email is still the default communication choice for business, and if you get it wrong, you could ruin a relationship before it even gets started. Here…
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Why I won’t be going to your third Big Fat Wedding party
Getting married is as good an excuse as any to throw the party of your life. But when you’re on Wedding Number 3? Maybe it’s time to tone down the extravaganza, suggests Sam Wilson
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5 ways to ace (or blow) that job interview
These days, getting invited to a job interview is a feat in itself. That’s why you wouldn’t want to blow it. Here’s how to get it right and get the job. By Sam Wilson
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The 7 types of CVs I throw away without reading
When you apply for a job, you put yourself and your future on the line. That’s why it’s so important to craft a CV that does the best possible job for you. Here’s what not to do, if you want to land that job. By Sam Wilson
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An easy way to stop your marriage from exploding
We all fight. It’s simply in our nature as creatures of conflict. And sometimes, we fight about the pettiest things – toothpaste tubes, toilet seats, unfixed garage doors – that can quickly escalate into the biggest things. So take a deep breath and try this proven advice for getting out of an argument, and getting…
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Dear diary, you’re driving me crazy!
Slaves to our online calendars, we bounce from meeting to meeting at work, and from activity to activty at school and home. The Outlook for tomorrow, and the days yet to come? Busy, busy, busy. Which is why it’s more important than ever to schedule some time for yourself, advises Sam Wilson I remember when…
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A 6-question sanity check for your marriage
Planning on tying the knot? Before you say “I do”, ask a few tough questions that could save you from doing the wrong thing. By Sam Wilson