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

The conveyor belt of life

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Sandra Madeira

Hi   Please tell me if I’m wrong, but is it just mums who arrive home and then whilst cooking dinner, put the washing on, unload and load the dishwasher, put the children to bed, clean up yesterday’s food scraps … Continue reading →

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After a lazy start to Saturday…

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Sandra Madeira

Good evening   I just couldn’t get going this morning which is unlike me and I was able to walk around the house not worrying about the mess everywhere.  Every room had stuff all over the floor, including toys, clothes, … Continue reading →

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Catching up with recycling

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Sandra Madeira

Hi It’s surprising how the recycling mounts up.  By clearing it once a week, I usually manage to stay on top of it, but due to the snow on the ground and generally being busy, I haven’t visited the recycling … Continue reading →

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Exercise regime back on track

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Sandra Madeira

Hi   My wellies are getting put to good use, walking to my daughter’s school in the snow for the fourth time this week (which I might add, I have loved every minute of).  This is my second day off now and today … Continue reading →

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A few days off

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Sandra Madeira

Hi   I’m in a very good mood.  I’m sitting by the fire in the lounge with music on in the background and there’s no pressure to do anything else right now.  I’m not at work until Monday which means … Continue reading →

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Clearing up the mess

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Sandra Madeira

Hi   Just had a breakthrough when asking my three year old put the pens back in the pot.  She didn’t seem interested and obviously said no.  I asked again, nicely.  She looked at the mess and said ‘it’s too much.’  … Continue reading →

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Is ironing everything really that important?

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Sandra Madeira

Hi   I really don’t believe everything has to be ironed and try to stick to my 30 minute limit a week for what I think needs ironing.  Nevertheless there are times when the pile gets too much and in order to catch … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year with a hangover

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Sandra Madeira

Hi   What better way to start the new year, but with a hangover – I think not!  It doesn’t help if your partner has a hangover too and the children are full of the joys of Spring (as the … Continue reading →

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Stress reduction for busy mums

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Sandra Madeira

Hi I wouldn’t have started my book ‘Little Tips and Luxuries for Stressed and Busy Mums’ if things were going smoothly all the time.  I’m now six months in to writing it and although I have sent a synopsis to … Continue reading →

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