Author Archives: Sandra Madeira

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About Sandra Madeira

I am a working mum and entrepreneur with a passion for writing, coaching, mentoring and inspiring others. Subjects I tend to blog about are life skills, parenting, decluttering, worklife balance, career etc. I’ve been on a decluttering mission for years creating space in my house, garden and mind. In 2020 I challenged myself to declutter every day for a whole year and write about it daily. After that success I took on a challenge to change my career from accountant to life coach, and in early 2024 set up my own company. I continue to keep up with the decluttering, and now write daily about my home life and coaching business. Have a good day! Sandra https://www.sandra@solarcoaching.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandramadeirasmith

Day 51: 15 Minutes Until Midnight…

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I haven’t done any decluttering this evening and I’m not likely to either as it’s 15 minutes until midnight. I popped into the kitchen to get a drink of water and was faced with this:

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Day 50: Repeating Decluttering Steps

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

As I moved the washing basket and other items from the bed and back to the ironing board this evening (a reverse of this morning when my husband ironed his shirt) I thought about how the ironing board was clear … Continue reading →

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Day 50: Is it Worth Trying to Sell Unwanted Items Online?

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

When I sorted out the shoe cupboard the other day (61 Pairs of Shoes and 4 Cans of Paint), I left a pile of shoes and other footwear to be ‘dealt’ with (sell, give to charity etc). They’ve been cluttering … Continue reading →

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Day 49: It’s Recycling Day, Yeah!

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Although it’s not the nicest of jobs, I do like it when this fortnightly event comes around when I can put all of these three bins out at the same time. As all of the recycling leaves by the back … Continue reading →

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Day 48: Is it a Clutter Problem or is it Poor Decision Making and Time Management?

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I don’t hoard on purpose. I don’t collect things or have an urge to keep going out to buy things. What I do actually do is avoid making decisions about the stuff that I do have. This year I am … Continue reading →

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Day 47: Shiny Taps Again

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

My friend told me about the ecover range of products, which are apparently more environmentally friendly than some of the other cleaning products out there.

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Day 46: Stress and Clutter on Your Shoulders

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I had a bit of a lie in this morning being the weekend. My lunchtime meal with my friends had been cancelled, so pottered about the kitchen, moving my body as I knew that it would ease the aches and … Continue reading →

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Day 45: I think I’ve Earned a Day Off From Decluttering

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

It’s been 44 days since I started my challenge to take decluttering seriously and make small daily improvements around the house. Some days I’ve gone over the top and worked myself too hard like yesterday, so I gave myself permission … Continue reading →

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Day 44b: Decluttering Plug Holes

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I didn’t expect to have to do this today, particularly on my day off, but oh well! I thought that I would clean the girls’ bathroom as that’s the only one with the bath in it. That way, I could … Continue reading →

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Day 44a: On A Day Off To Yourself…

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

…some people would relax and put their feet up or go out and do something fun. Not me, I am decluttering. And I love it ❤️. What would you do if you had a day off to yourself? Check in … Continue reading →

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