Category Archives: Household chores

Really Useful Boxes Make Me Feel Organised, and Tidy Rooms Make me Feel Calm

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

I found a few items in the study today that belonged with the Christmas decorations in the loft and because I had organised them so well when I put them away in January, I was able to locate the right … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to Meeting my True Self

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

What would my day look like without clutter? One of the first things I write in my planner every day under the heading of ‘What are you excited about today?’ is ‘Clearing more space’. That’s how much I want this; … Continue reading →

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Finding the Positives in a Negative Situation Puts You Back in Control

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

There never seems to be a quiet moment in this house. I finally have all the clutter concentrated in one room – the study – and can sort it at my own pace. Today I noticed a damp patch on … Continue reading →

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Measuring Decluttering Success

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

I know when I’ve had a good decluttering session by measuring the following: How much I’ve put in the rubbish bag What I’ve managed to recycle (which is usually a larger pile than the rubbish) What I’ve added to the … Continue reading →

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Being Inspired and Passing the Message on

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

It never ceases to amaze me how reading a few inspirational posts in the morning can set the tone for the whole day. As mentioned in yesterday’s post I went to bed before midnight for a change which resulted in … Continue reading →

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I Was in the Midst of Clearing and Vacuuming the Floor When…

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

I just had to stop vacuuming to write my thoughts down on clearing, as words were just popping into my head…. After having a good night’s sleep, I woke up and planned my day sprinkling in some me-time breaks throughout … Continue reading →

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Getting on Top of the Cleaning

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

Since starting The Organised Mum Method (TOMM) for tackling my cleaning three weeks ago, I’ve been religiously ticking off my tasks on the #teamtomm app and getting a smiley face at the end of the day. As mentioned in my … Continue reading →

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Keeping a Record of Your Project Progress Helps Keeps You Motivated

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

“Progress is one of the most motivating feelings for the human mind. You need to have some way to visualise that; some way to see that you’re progressing.” James Clear, on Dr Chatterjee’s Feel Better Live More podcast #145 Just … Continue reading →

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Day 351: Hallway Decorating Continues, and the Lounge Gets a Deeper Clean

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

After an intense morning of work calls, I was pleased that I had the afternoon off so that I could clear a bit more of the dining room. However, when I walked through the lounge, I decided to change my … Continue reading →

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Day 292: Painting, Painting and More Painting

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

My daughter and I achieved a lot today in the spare room (her new room); however, because I’m still clearing up in there I haven’t got much time to write about the details. I’ll try and give you the gist … Continue reading →

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