Category Archives: Inspiration

The Impact of True Listening

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Sandra Madeira

My daughter said to me this evening ‘Thank you for being lovely and listening to me earlier’ and I thought about how my coaching training must be paying off. I’ve always thought that I was a good listener, but in … Continue reading →

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A Morning Walk To Refresh the Mind

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Sandra Madeira

This was the first day in a long time that I’ve woken up and not thought about clearing my office. It felt good to walk in there and see everything tidy. I went outside for a 20 minute walk to … Continue reading →

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Starting the Year With a Clear, Calm and Comfortable Office Space

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Sandra Madeira

Today I achieved one of my end of year goals of clearing and organising my office space. The new bookshelf proudly displays the majority of my personal development (self-help) books in one place next to a clear bed, meaning that … Continue reading →

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Let’s Write Again

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Sandra Madeira

I haven’t sat at my laptop and written a blog for a while. Firstly because the desk I use is set up for work and so once I’ve finished work I don’t tend to go back and sit there, and … Continue reading →

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When I’m 90

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Sandra Madeira

My dad turned 90 yesterday and he’s a picture of health, has a great sense of humour and is one of the kindest people I know. I’m 53 years old and healthy enough, but how do I ensure that I … Continue reading →

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Finding the Joy in Everyday Moments

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Sandra Madeira

I felt a bit overwhelmed this morning with what I needed to get done around the house, and so I stopped to listen to the Daily Calm meditation for 10 minutes as I knew that it would help. It was … Continue reading →

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A Facial, A Walk and An Hour in the Garage

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Sandra Madeira

I was very grateful that SAKS, my local beauty salon, could fit me in for a facial this morning. It was totally relaxing and not having had one for nearly a year, I thoroughly enjoyed the pampering experience which included … Continue reading →

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A New Year and a New Outlook on Clearing

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Sandra Madeira

“Clearing is an inside job that begins and ends with you” says Stephanie Bennett Vogt in her book A Year for You. It’s one of three books that she’s written and I’ve read the other two. I got this one … Continue reading →

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Allow Yourself Extra Time to Get Things Done in 2022

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

So often we get disappointed when we start a project and then don’t get time to finish it, or it takes longer than we think. We’re busy people, possibly juggling many projects both at home and at work, so… … … Continue reading →

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The Mice are Helping Me Decide What to Get Rid of

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

I’m starting to feel a bit like Cinderella. Every time I feel fed up about something (in my case it’s usually relating to mess and clutter, not because I have to sleep in the attic 😀), I find that the … Continue reading →

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