Tag Archives: self-care

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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Day 323: A Solution for My Broken Vacuum Cleaner and More Clutter Sold

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Facebook Marketplace is serving me well at the moment. I haven’t advertised anything for a couple of weeks due to limiting my contact with people; however, I managed to sell something today that’s been on there for a few months … Continue reading →

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Day 316: A Non-Stop Day… I Now Need Time for me

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I bought a new candle which smells amazing and I am just about to use it in the bath this evening and enjoy a bit of me-time. The house didn’t get much attention from me today as I had a … Continue reading →

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Day 309: Lockdown Eve… Two Hours in Herne Bay Was a Wonderful Start to My Day Off

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I could only fit in a short trip to see my mum and dad in Herne Bay today as I had other commitments in the afternoon but I had such a lovely time and wished I could have stayed for … Continue reading →

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