Tag Archives: self-care

Being Mindful of the Beauty Around You

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Sandra Madeira

Beauty is everywhere; you just need to look for it. I have a few days off and went out for a walk a bit later than usual this morning. I took my time as I didn’t need to rush back … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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A Reason to Take Regular Breaks Every Day

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

We have all experienced burnout in our lives at one time or another, but if we knew how to prevent this, surely we would try it wouldn’t we? It’s quite common to say that we’ll rest at the end of … Continue reading →

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A Little Self-care for Hair

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

This evening I washed my hair with a new shampoo and conditioner that my daughter has been using. To set the scene, my daughter is in her mid teens and later this week she is going to have the ends … Continue reading →

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Create Categories When Making Decisions On Clutter

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

I’ve introduced categories when sorting through clutter before so it doesn’t feel like anything new; however, what I’m doing this time around seems to have the stuff flying out of the room at record speed. I think something is shifting … Continue reading →

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There is No Clearing Without Self-Care

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

I had no idea when I wrote the post Thirteen Days in Decluttering Mode last year, that it’s more difficult to clear the clutter when you’re not balancing it with lots of self-care. I got better at the self-care towards … Continue reading →

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Day 352: Hallway Walls Finished, and an Evening of Self-Care After Work

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Our decorator, Vanessa, worked hard today giving the hallway, stairs and landing another coat of paint and she also started an undercoat on the woodwork including doors. She’s doing a fantastic job and we’re really pleased with it. It looks … Continue reading →

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Day 324: Knowing When to Listen to Your Body… and Relax

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I didn’t have the best of days today. It started off ok but by the time I’d done the school run and then gone back out late morning to my orthodontist appointment, half the day had gone. Also, how did … Continue reading →

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