Category Archives: Getting organised

Do you think that the whole work-life balance thing is a myth?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

Article first published as Is Work-Life Balance for a Working Parent a Myth? on Technorati. We’ve all heard of ‘work-life’ balance and we all want a better one, but do we actually know what it is and when we’ve got … Continue reading →

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Help decluttering your handbag

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

Why does the handbag remain cluttered? If yours is anything like mine, it’s a black hole containing many old tissues; receipts; loose change; crumbs (why is that?); make up; sweets without their wrappers; scraps of paper with half written lists, … Continue reading →

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A simple list of chores…

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

A very simple written out list on a large whiteboard (placed somewhere prominent) could make you feel a little more organised.  Even if you don’t get to do everything, it’s a reminder of the minimum required each day to keep on … Continue reading →

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Back to the routine on Monday

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

The weather was gorgeous today so I spent some of it relaxing in the garden.  I always feel pleased with myself when I actually relax because I’m usually rushing around multi-tasking.  Of course I’m not going to admit that the relaxing … Continue reading →

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The chaos of housework and chores

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

On Saturdays, my partner and I are mostly rushing around taking the girls to swimming, to parties and carrying out various other errands and chores.  Today was no different.  Finding myself with a small gap of time, I thought I … Continue reading →

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Striving for your dreams

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

Work life balance I’ve recently made a work life balance adjustments which is working my 35 hour week over four days instead of five.  Although the days out of the house are long and the evenings shorter, the extra day at … Continue reading →

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The Secret to a Happy and Organised Day

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

Do you ever brainstorm on paper at 3am (with insomnia in full swing), feeling overwhelming and wondering how you are you going to fit everything into the coming day? Do you fall asleep sitting up and awaken stressed and exhausted? … Continue reading →

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Messy house!

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Sandra Madeira

Hi   I’ve just been to a kid’s birthday party where everything looked organised and tidy and my house doesn’t at the moment!  In addition to that I have had a couple of comments made to me today which have … Continue reading →

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Forgetful mum

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Sandra Madeira

Hi   Walking clears your head with all that fresh air.  On arrival at the supermarket yesterday after a fast walk, I filled my basket with a few urgent supplies, including wrapping paper for the present we had to take … Continue reading →

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