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

Inspired to play the piano again…

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Sandra Madeira

Playing the piano was one of my earliest memories, and I was encouraged to practise and have lessons until well into my teens… and then I stopped.  This was probably because I discovered ‘going out’ and it no longer felt … Continue reading →

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Listening to your child’s worries

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Sandra Madeira

I think it’s important not to belittle the worries that children have about life – something that may be insignificant to you, might be a massive challenge to them. Children, just like adults, need a sounding board to get things … Continue reading →

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Let Children Cry their Frustrations Away

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Sandra Madeira

Do you struggle to take control of the frustrations that your children have with everyday things like homework; getting up and getting ready for school; tidying their room, and so on?  Since the start of this new school year, I’ve been trying to help my … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 22, 2012 by Sandra Madeira

Originally posted on Seaswift's Blog:
Reject your sense of injury, and the injury itself disappears. Marcus Aurelius (received from The Happiness Project) The secret of success is to let the negative feelings out, in other words, do not suppress…

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Book update…

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Sandra Madeira

I apologise for the lack of updates in the last few weeks, but I’ve been busy editing my book that’s being published later this year.  This post is to gather your thoughts on a potential change.  The title of the book A Gift … Continue reading →

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My first book launch party!

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Sandra Madeira

I’ve just come back from my very first book launch party!  I should be thinking about going to sleep as I have work tomorrow, but I had to share this.  My friend, yoga instructor and talented author Natasha Harding has … Continue reading →

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Clutter castles in the spare room

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Sandra Madeira

Why do we need so much stuff?  As I look around my semi-tidy study/spare room, I’m now noticing items piled on top of other items.  These are things that didn’t quite make it to the garage following my ‘how to deal with … Continue reading →

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How to deal with clutter quickly

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Sandra Madeira

The question I asked myself over and over again this morning was: What shall I do with all this clutter?  I was faced with the task of sorting out the spare room in my house, otherwise known as the study or … Continue reading →

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Being positive by asking yourself better questions

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Sandra Madeira

A few days ago I was listening to an audio programme by Tony Robbins (self-help author and motivational speaker) called Lessons in Mastery and although I’ve listened to it before, I felt like it was the first time I had heard this particular message.  It … Continue reading →

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Last day of my ‘holiday at home’

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Sandra Madeira

On the eve of going back to work, I wanted to fit in as much as I could into today. I was up early listening to a meditation track, then had a whole hour of writing time. Just as everyone … Continue reading →

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