Tag Archives: organising

Day 281: A Busy Day Clearing Out Built-in Wardrobes Ready for Removal

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I should have started writing this earlier as I’m shattered now. It’s been a productive day but as I’m tired, I’m going to write in bullet points: Took the girls to school – no traffic for once Had the morning … Continue reading →

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Day 280: Clearing With Action Gets the Energy Moving, and Other Tips for Moving Forward

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

If I was to close my eyes and really concentrate I can visualise places for everything in this house. Until recently I’ve been struggling to turn this into reality. These are things that have been helping to move me forward. … Continue reading →

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Day 277: Making Progress With the Garage Clutter, and Being Creative With the Toys

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

The trip to the carpet shop didn’t go too well this morning so we won’t talk about that. To take my mind off it, I decided to go to my cluttered hideaway, aka the garage, and sort sort sort. I … Continue reading →

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Day 274: Sometimes I Feel Like I’m on a Roller Coaster With Rest Stops

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

This post took a while to put together today. My thoughts were all jumbled up in my head and the only way that I could get them out was to put bullet points down first and then make some sense … Continue reading →

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Day 271: Sunday Roast and Creating Space

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

As it’s Sunday, I cooked us all a roast beef dinner whilst pottering about doing some chores and creating space in the spare room. I made quite a few more trips to the garage and my bedroom today moving books … Continue reading →

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Day 270: Moving a Large Bookshelf Into the Garage Was More Difficult Than I Thought

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I was eager to get started this morning on planning the steps involved in moving the bookcase full of books from the spare room into the garage. Step 1: Make space in the garage This wasn’t going to be easy … Continue reading →

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Day 269: Moving My Desk, Fish and Chips and a Family Evening

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I spent ages in the car doing the school run this morning due to traffic jams and rain, and then I had a full day at work. Late morning the sun came out and warmed up the conservatory which meant … Continue reading →

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Day 266: A Trip to the Hygienist and 100 Days to go on my 2020 Challenge

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

With 100 days to go before the end date of my challenge, I want to feel confident that I’ll achieve my goal by New Year’s Eve without putting pressure on myself. My goal is still worded as follows: I have … Continue reading →

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Day 260: Busy Doing Nothing Before a Few Hours of Housework and Maintenance

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

This morning after taking the girls to school, I settled down for some me time. I lit a candle, got myself a cup of hot water with a slice of lemon, and set my alarm for 24 minutes. During my … Continue reading →

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Day 258: A Feeling of Calm as I Go About My Day

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Even though I had to drive the girls to school and had a busy day at work, I have felt really calm and relaxed all day – not really letting anything get to me. I enjoyed regular breaks throughout the … Continue reading →

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