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Day 228: I Took it Easy Today… Reading Through Old Journals and Notebooks From a Decade Ago

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I gave myself permission to relax today. I tried not to think of it as a waste of time, but instead treated it as time to rest my body and brain, and to try and recharge. I still did things … Continue reading →

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Day 202: A Lazy Morning Energised me to Declutter Like Crazy in the Afternoon

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Don’t you just love it when you have a day booked off and you can actually have a lazy morning and not worry about doing anything or going anywhere? My girls are on school holidays now so my eldest daughter … Continue reading →

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Day 199: Give Yourself an Awareness Break… but Maybe Clean one Window First

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Doing is not always the way to get results. Give yourself an awareness break Mo Gawdat, Solve for Happy Mo Gawdat, in his book Solve For Happy, says that in order to be fully aware, we must do nothing. Today … Continue reading →

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Day 191: Presents, Pancakes, MacDonalds, Cake, Cleaning & a Movie

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

The large balloon floated out of the box as my daughter opened it. It looked amazing with the heart shaped confetti inside and the message on the front; definitely worth the money. My youngest loved all of her presents and … Continue reading →

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Day 177: A Scorching Hot Day – Perfect Timing for a Day Off

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I have a couple of days off work and it couldn’t have come at a better time as the weather is hot! I’ve also still got tension in my head and neck so I wouldn’t have enjoyed working on the … Continue reading →

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Day 172: A Social Distancing Day Out to See Family, A Box of Memories, and An Evening of Board Games

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Being Father’s Day tomorrow it gave me a good reason to drive to Herne Bay with the girls to see my mum and dad in their garden. I’ve spoken to them loads and Skyped occasionally, but it was so lovely … Continue reading →

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Day 131: De-stressing the Muscles and Doing Some Planning

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Today was one of those days where I woke up a bit achy round the neck and shoulders which was giving me one of my tension headaches. It was probably all the gardening over the last couple of days or … Continue reading →

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Day 52: Spotting Future Clutter

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I fitted in a lot today: taking my girls to the dentist, going to work, running errands and then came the lovely part – having a facial and hair cut before going out with some really good friends for a … Continue reading →

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Day 46: Stress and Clutter on Your Shoulders

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I had a bit of a lie in this morning being the weekend. My lunchtime meal with my friends had been cancelled, so pottered about the kitchen, moving my body as I knew that it would ease the aches and … Continue reading →

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Day 45: I think I’ve Earned a Day Off From Decluttering

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

It’s been 44 days since I started my challenge to take decluttering seriously and make small daily improvements around the house. Some days I’ve gone over the top and worked myself too hard like yesterday, so I gave myself permission … Continue reading →

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