Category Archives: Getting organised

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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Day 15: Shredding Your Personal Data

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I have always had good intentions of shredding anything containing names, addresses, bank details etc. that is on paperwork that I don’t require. I add it to an ‘already high’ pile and over the years these piles have become hidden … Continue reading →

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Day 14: Fourteen Days in “Decluttering Mode”

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Fourteen days into the New Year and there’s no stopping me. Things are definitely looking tidier around here, particularly the bedroom. It’s amazing how different I feel about the clutter as well. I’m no longer looking at it as a … Continue reading →

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Day 13: More Weekend Decluttering…

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I actually slept better last night after clearing the beside table yesterday. I’m definitely finding it a lot easier to declutter when I only need to focus on one small thing a day, so this challenge is really working for … Continue reading →

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Day 12: Can a Decluttered Bedside Table Help you Sleep Better?

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Today I had a bit more time than usual as it’s our first free weekend since well before Christmas. So, after popping out to catch up on a few errands, I sat down with a cup of tea and thought … Continue reading →

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Day 11: Decluttering corners of rooms…

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

This lovely little wind chime has been sitting in the corner of two different rooms since were were given it as a gift around six months ago. Why haven’t I just got around to using it? Today, I opened the … Continue reading →

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Day 10: Organise the Chocolates or Eat Them?

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

We could have just eaten the chocolates that are still lurking around the house from Christmas, not only because they are taking up space in their attractive and colourful packaging, but because they are very yummy. Instead, we thought about … Continue reading →

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Day 8: A Decluttered Windowsill

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

It makes such a difference looking out into the garden through a clear windowsill rather than a messy one, don’t you think? I’m almost embarrassed to show you what it looked like before… but here goes… Let’s see if I … Continue reading →

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