Category Archives: decluttering

Day 25: Can Clutter in Front of a Radiator Make the Room Colder?

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

After moving the stool, a box and some other clutter from in front of the radiator in the kitchen/dining room today, I could actual feel the heat radiating from it. Do you think that all this time it’s been heating … Continue reading →

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Day 24: Decluttering Your Handbag is a Quick Win

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

This is a very easy bag to throw things into when I am in a rush. So much so, that the stuff needs to come out when I’m looking for something. A bit like this… The contents were not placed … Continue reading →

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Day 23: Recycling Unwanted Electrical Items

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

We signed up with a new internet provider recently which resulted in a new router, which they placed by the front door. As the new one has been working well for a few days, I decided that today was going … Continue reading →

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Day 22: Looking for Something in a Box of Papers Has its Benefits

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Over the years I have used different methods for organising paperwork. Some years I have gone through months of putting things straight into beautifully labelled hanging files, and other years they just get thrown in a box like the above. … Continue reading →

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Day 21: Don’t Procrastinate… Just Sew the Button On

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

This morning my youngest daughter kindly handed me her school shirt as well as the button that fell off it. Much better than hunting everywhere for the missing button or trying to find a spare one on the inside of … Continue reading →

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Day 20: Getting Another Five Minute Task Done

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Every time I see this full medicinal sharps bin in corner of the room, I say to myself ‘I must find the number to call to get someone to collect this’. If it wasn’t for my challenge, I probably wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Day 19: Dining Room Echoes After Decluttering

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Do you find that once you clear the items that shouldn’t be there, the room not only feels clean and clear but it also echoes? I believe that it’s because there is less stuff to absorb the sound. Being the … Continue reading →

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Day 18: Start With a Corner of Clutter

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

It’s easier to tackle a corner of clutter when you have time on your side, which isn’t often when you are a busy working parent. Usually it’s something that you walk by and say under your breath… if only I … Continue reading →

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Day 17: A Purse Full of Stuff…

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Today, I wanted to quickly find a handwritten credit note that was given to me in a local clothing shop. I took a whole chunk of papers out of my purse and (typically) it was the last one that I … Continue reading →

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Day 16: 10 Minutes Away From Having a Clear Desk

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

This evening I really wanted to spend some focused time writing a few reflective learning logs for a coaching course that I’m doing at work. The best place to do this was at my desk in the spare room but … Continue reading →

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