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

There’s something about a vacuumed floor…

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Sandra Madeira

I looked back at the room that I’ve been tidying today. Well done, I thought to myself, but still a long way to go. The room needed a good vacuum which I knew would instantly change the way I felt about … Continue reading →

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I’m fed up with the clutter

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Sandra Madeira

That’s it. I’m doing something about it (I’ve said that before) and I’m going to be really ruthless and throw things away (I’ve said that before too!). What shall I do with all the clutter and stuff lying around? I’ve … Continue reading →

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Calm in a day

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Sandra Madeira

We sometimes don’t realise that taking just one day off can reduce that feeling of overwhelm and chaos. It could be that you are disorganised with the washing, have unorganised paperwork, can’t find time to put things in their place, … Continue reading →

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Almost hit by a clotheshorse

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Sandra Madeira

I have a lot of determination at the moment to clear my surroundings of clutter and mess. So much so, that I spent an hour sorting through baskets of washing and putting things away in the nice tidy baskets that … Continue reading →

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Keep calm and tidy up

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Sandra Madeira

I applied the 10 minute tidy rule when tidying my spare room yesterday evening. I set the timer and began. When the alarm went off I felt so motivated to carry on that I ended up resetting the timer 3 … Continue reading →

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A ten minute tidy up

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Sandra Madeira

I took a different approach yesterday and just spent 10 minutes picking things up and putting them in their places. It’s surprising how much you can get done in a short space of time. I went to bed thinking that … Continue reading →

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Noticing your clutter

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Sandra Madeira

My decluttering challenge has made me much more aware of my surroundings. Today I noticed an area under the ironing board that has had ‘stuff’ sitting there for I don’t know how long! It took me no more than ten … Continue reading →

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Decluttering starts with the smallest of steps

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Sandra Madeira

It’s got to 9.50pm and I haven’t decluttered anything, nor have I finished reading Monday’s chapter (about wardrobes) in Erin Rooney Doland’s book Unclutter your Life in One Week. I have, however, had a full and busy day at work; given … Continue reading →

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Feeling motivated to declutter

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Sandra Madeira

Today I did lots of decluttering. My goal was to put the mountains of clothes  away in various family members’ wardrobes and drawers, but I also ended up pottering about downstairs whilst cooking a roast and cleared half the dining … Continue reading →

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Weekend decluttering

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Sandra Madeira

After writing this morning’s blog, I read ‘The Weekend’ chapter in Erin Rooney Dolland’s book Unclutter your Life in One Week and it was like it was written for me. It described how you should relax after a busy week … Continue reading →

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