Category Archives: Inspiration

Day 247: Goodbye Silver Birches, Hello Opportunity

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

In yesterday’s post, I expressed my sadness about the plans to cut down the two silver birch trees in our garden, to allow the space for my husband to come up with a new design that we are all happy … Continue reading →

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Day 246: Change of Routine, and a Quick Sort of the Medicine Cupboard

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

The girls went back to school today after six months of being at home. It was a bit daunting for them, but they got through it. I was proud of them. The routine for me of making sure that uniform … Continue reading →

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Day 245: Play The Game or Do the Puzzle, and Then Find the Missing Pieces

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

As you know, I sorted out the games cupboard yesterday (click here if you missed the video). As a result, I found myself tipping out the pieces of a few old games and toys to see if they were worth … Continue reading →

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Day 244: Doing Nothing Helped me Detach From the Clutter, and Today I Tackled the Games Cupboard

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

This morning during my usual me time, I sketched something that resembled the clutter that I’m attached to in my head. I felt a bit fed up after that as this is my last day off before I go back … Continue reading →

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Day 243: Practising Acceptance and Detaching Myself From the Clutter… and I Sold Some Today

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Stephanie Bennett Vogt in her book Your Spacious Self, explains that just because we are practising acceptance with our stuff around us, it doesn’t mean that we won’t change. “Acceptance means that after you have put into motion your intentions … Continue reading →

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Day 242: How Does Clutter Make You Feel?

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

During my ‘quiet time’ session this morning, I started drawing my cup of water with a slice of lemon it it. As I drew the circle for the rim of the cup, I remembered the song All My Life’s a … Continue reading →

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Day 241: Let Clutter Be Your Teacher, Uncovering Feelings That are Buried Deep

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I was vacuuming the lounge earlier and had to stop to write a few things down. It got me thinking that when I am doing something else, the words flow from my mind so much quicker than when I’m sitting … Continue reading →

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Day 240: Sketching, Clearing Space and Working on Habits

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

My daughter joined me in the conservatory this morning during my quiet time. I had spa music playing and she said that the atmosphere was really nice. She seemed to want to chat about this and that so I went … Continue reading →

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Day 239: An Afternoon by the Sea Clears the Mind

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

The girls and I drove to my mum and dad’s in Herne Bay today. We took a packed lunch and sat in their garden to eat it so that we could still practise social distancing. Then we all popped down … Continue reading →

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Day 238: Focusing on Decluttering the Wardrobes One Step at a Time

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

After carving out the usual time to myself this morning, I carried on listening to Mel Robbins audible book Take Control of Your Life. She has a no nonsense approach and I needed that today. I just had to jot … Continue reading →

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