Tag Archives: life skills

Take the true parts of criticism and work on that

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Sandra Madeira

When someone complains to you about something, for example, “I’ve only seen you for 10 minutes today because you were so busy doing other things…” don’t become defensive and come up with lots of reasons why they shouldn’t have felt … Continue reading →

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Amidst the anger, show kindness….

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Sandra Madeira

…at all times. It’s difficult when someone in the family is angry and upset. It’s easy to join in with the party and give your opinion (because everyone wants to be right, right?) You toy with the idea that your … Continue reading →

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Writing about Life as a Working Mum

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Sandra Madeira

An older, wiser mum looks back… I’d like to think that anything that I’ve written in my journals can be kept not only for me to reflect on but also as material to help others in the future. Just the … Continue reading →

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Enjoy life’s moments

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Sandra Madeira

I recently watched a film called ‘The Convenient Groom’ and the following few lines stuck in my mind: “Everything in life is temporary. You’ve just got to enjoy life’s moments while you have them”. It’s really made me think about … Continue reading →

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Batteries set to ‘recharge’

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

I have split this blog into two parts ‘batteries empty’ and ‘batteries on recharge’.  Up until today, I’d had ‘one of those weeks’ where everything has felt too much.  Fortunately I have just over a week off work now which I am … Continue reading →

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Seize the moment

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Sandra Madeira

Hi there I love to learn and improve my skills, not only at work but for my own personal development.  There has been something that I’ve wanted to have the opportunity to try for so long, but never had the … Continue reading →

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