Tag Archives: writing

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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Let’s Write Again

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Sandra Madeira

I haven’t sat at my laptop and written a blog for a while. Firstly because the desk I use is set up for work and so once I’ve finished work I don’t tend to go back and sit there, and … 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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Making the Most of a Second Lockdown Birthday… That Year Went Quickly!

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

I turned 52 today and have enjoyed a second lockdown birthday. Not many of us can say that we’ve had two consecutive lockdown birthdays, but although they are not exactly growing on me, it’s lovely to spend it with the … Continue reading →

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Day 364: Planning Ahead, and a Home for My Journals at Last

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I woke up and remembered that I had to work today and did so until 5.30pm with a short break for lunch where I tidied the kitchen. Then it was time to cook dinner, do the washing, put out the … Continue reading →

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The Outstanding Blogger Award

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I would like to thank jesusluvsall for nominating me for the Outstanding Blogger Award. Rules of the award 1. Provide the link to the creator’s original award post. (very important: see why in step 5)2. Answer the questions provided.3. Create … Continue reading →

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Day 69: Clearing a Path to the Desk

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

There’s no point having a desk if you can’t get to it and there’s no point getting to it and then it’s too messy to sit at. Faced with this obstacle course in the spare room… …I decided to set … Continue reading →

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Is it a Clutter Problem or is it Poor Decision Making and Time Management?

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I don’t hoard on purpose. I don’t collect things or have an urge to keep going out to buy things. What I do actually do is avoid making decisions about the stuff that I do have. This year I am … Continue reading →

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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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