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Take Time from the Busyness…

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It’s hard to believe that August is almost over. We are officially back to the time of hustle and bustle, but don’t forget take time to give our mind a break…  I would also ask that in this time of busyness, with our coworkers, clients, family, and friends, that we share a smile, a hug or just take a moment to listen. Remember, there are people that may still be struggling on this journey called life.

You may also want to make a few adjustments in your daily routine.

  • Maintaining a compassionate mindset is another way to conserve energy.
  • Simply being grateful can give your mood a big boost
  • Keep a journal. Unclutter the mind. Take time to analyze and organize your thoughts.
  • Life is full of stressors, and it’s impossible to avoid all of them, so face it head on
  • Avoid comparing to others  It can take practice to stop comparing yourself to others, but it’s worth it for the benefit of having your inner peace and happiness.. 

Be Inspired, Encouraged and Empowered to Live an Un-cluttered Life!

Let Us Help You! Don’t miss your spot to talk to me.

Schedule your FREE 30-min. Life Coaching Intro Call TODAY!

Meet Candy H. Speight, Owner/Cert. Life Coach/Prof. Organizing Virtual Coach – During her 32-year career at Xerox, she spent fifteen (15) years, as a Field Service Manager. Her primary role was to manage, coach and counsel people, not only in the work environment, but also from a personal perspective. As a professional organizer, for more than 10 years now, she has always wanted not only to organize various living spaces for my clients, which will always remain her passion. As we move forward, as a certified life coach, she will inspire, encourage, motivate, and empower women to be the best that they can be, by un-cluttering their lives; mind, soul and space.  She has wonderfully loving, hardworking husband, Kurt, (who supported her decision to retire in order to pursue her dream), a very grown son and two beautiful grown daughters .

The steps of a good man [woman] are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Psalm 37:23 KJV

A Mindset Shift

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Facing every day with…

  • Patience
  • Encouragement
  • Anticipation
  • Commitment & Courage
  • Energy & Excitement

We are setting the stage to be more effective, more efficient, more productive and more prosperous. As we move forward, our focus must be on making room to grow physically, emotional, mentally and spiritually … and continue to hold fast to our dream, our purpose, our destiny.

As a certified Christian life coach, with the heart of a minister,I blend my Christian values with practical coaching techniques to nurture and uplift women in their personal and spiritual journeys, as they embrace “A Life in Divine Order”.

My faith-infused strategies inspire my clients to discover their divine purpose, empower them to overcome life’s challenges, and live a life aligned with God’s plan. Allow me to walk with you as the Lord Orders Your Steps!

Schedule an Intro Coaching Call TODAY!

Living a Happier Life…

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Life is just too short not to live each day to its fullest. As we strive to go to higher heights and deeper depths in our spiritual existence, we must make changes. But at times, we may just need to let change happen. According to Entrepreneur magazine, here are a few more secrets to a happier, healthier life…

  • Do what you love. It’s pretty hard to maintain overall happiness if you hate your job.
  • Spend wisely. It’s tempting to believe that the more money you have, the happier you’ll be. But the reality is, it’s how you spend your money that helps you feel happier. Don’t waste the best years of your life in a joyless job, even if it’s paying the bills.
  • Listening to music lifts our spirits. It makes us feel better, in part because listening to music causes our brains to release dopamine, a neurochemical connected to pleasure and reward. 
  • You do you. One of the best things you can do to boost your happiness is to just be yourself. That means not being dependent on the approval of others, but accepting yourself for who you are. 
  • Build meaningful relationships. Happiness, love, friendship and community go hand in hand. As humans, we have a fundamental need to interact and connect with others. 

Be Inspired, Encouraged and Empowered to Live an Un-cluttered Life!

Let Us Help You! Don’t miss your spot to talk to me.

Schedule your FREE 30-min. Life Coaching Intro Call TODAY!

Meet Candy H. Speight, Owner/Cert. Life Coach/Prof. Organizer – During her 32-year career at Xerox, she spent fifteen (15) years, as a Field Service Manager. Her primary role was to manage, coach and counsel people, not only in the work environment, but also from a personal perspective. As a professional organizer, for more than 10 years now, she has always wanted not only to organize various living spaces for my clients, which will always remain her passion. As we move forward, as a certified life coach, she will inspire, encourage, motivate, and empower women to be the best that they can be, by un-cluttering their lives; mind, soul and space.  She has wonderfully loving, hardworking husband, Kurt, (who supported her decision to retire in order to pursue her dream), a very grown son and two beautiful grown daughters .

The steps of a good man [woman] are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Psalm 37:23 KJV

The Possibilities are Endless…

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Reach for the Sky!! Winston Churchill wisely stated, “Success is never final; failure is never fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts,” [especially when the journey gets tough, and the mountains are high]. Remember, we must quicken our pace.  We’ve already come a long way and although we still have a long way to go, our steps will become leaps and we will go further, faster.

You may want to make a few adjustments in your daily routine and it starts with your mindset. According to Entrepreneur magazine, here are a few secrets to living a happier, healthier life.

  • Focus on positive thinking. Spend one to two minutes looking for positives in your life.
  • Celebrate small victories. Life is full of ups and downs, but in between we have a lot of little victories that go unnoticed. 
  • Find a work-life balance. Work takes up a lot of our day, but it shouldn’t be the only thing we do.
  • Live in the moment. Our thoughts and feelings often revolve around the past or the future. Reality is what you are experiencing in the very moment.
  • Surprise Yourself! It’s hard to feel happy if you are bored or feeling blah about life. Part of feeling happy is feeling stimulated, interested and a little surprised by life.

Be Inspired, Encouraged and Empowered to Live an Un-cluttered Life!

Let Us Help You! Don’t miss your spot to talk to me.

Schedule your FREE 30-min. Life Coaching Intro Call TODAY!

Meet Candy H. Speight, Owner/Cert. Life Coach/Prof. Organizer – During her 32-year career at Xerox, she spent fifteen (15) years, as a Field Service Manager. Her primary role was to manage, coach and counsel people, not only in the work environment, but also from a personal perspective. As a professional organizer, for more than 10 years now, she has always wanted not only to organize various living spaces for my clients, which will always remain her passion. As we move forward, as a certified life coach, she will inspire, encourage, motivate, and empower women to be the best that they can be, by un-cluttering their lives; mind, soul and space.  She has wonderfully loving, hardworking husband, Kurt, (who supported her decision to retire in order to pursue her dream), a very grown son and two beautiful grown daughters .

The steps of a good man [woman] are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Psalm 37:23 KJV

Minimalism Redefined…

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The other day, I was reading a bible plan on YouVersion entitled “Less Clutter, More Life” by Bob Lotch. In the reading, I found “minimalism” defined as “the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it.” by Joshua Becker. Bob said that if our walk with Jesus is the thing that we value most, then maybe we should be focusing on removing things in our lives that are distracting us from following Him. I’ve been a professional organizer for many years, but I had never looked at minimalism is this way before. I often told my clients that I didn’t support the idea of minimalism in this culture, because I always thought of it as owning a certain number of items and living in a tiny house. However, I must say that now my perspective has changed drastically.

JOURNAL PROMPT: What are your thoughts about minimalism considering this new definition? Please let us know in the comments…

Take Time from the Busyness…

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It’s hard to believe that September is already over. We are officially back to the time of hustle and bustle, but don’t forget take time to give our mind a break…  I would also ask that in this time of busyness, with our coworkers, clients, family, and friends, that we share a smile, a hug or just take a moment to listen. Remember, there are people that may still be struggling on this journey called life.

You may also want to make a few adjustments in your daily routine.

  • Maintaining a compassionate mindset is another way to conserve energy.
  • Simply being grateful can give your mood a big boost
  • Keep a journal. Unclutter the mind. Take time to analyze and organize your thoughts.
  • Life is full of stressors, and it’s impossible to avoid all of them, so face it head on
  • Avoid comparing to others  It can take practice to stop comparing yourself to others, but it’s worth it for the benefit of having your inner peace and happiness.. 

Be Inspired, Encouraged and Empowered to Live an Un-cluttered Life!

Let Us Help You! Don’t miss your spot to talk to me.

Schedule your FREE 30-min. Life Coaching Intro Call TODAY!

Meet Candy H. Speight, Owner/Cert. Life Coach/Prof. Organizer – During her 32-year career at Xerox, she spent fifteen (15) years, as a Field Service Manager. Her primary role was to manage, coach and counsel people, not only in the work environment, but also from a personal perspective. As a professional organizer, for more than 10 years now, she has always wanted not only to organize various living spaces for my clients, which will always remain her passion. As we move forward, as a certified life coach, she will inspire, encourage, motivate, and empower women to be the best that they can be, by un-cluttering their lives; mind, soul and space.  She has wonderfully loving, hardworking husband, Kurt, (who supported her decision to retire in order to pursue her dream), a very grown son and two beautiful grown daughters .

The steps of a good man [woman] are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Psalm 37:23 KJV

Live on Purpose

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We live in an era where we spend a lot of time doing a lot of things, but accomplishing very little. We can no longer afford to do things the same old way and expect different results. May I suggest that you create a new daily routine. Start the day with a few moments of quiet, prayer, devotional, meditation, etc. This may mean that we have to get to bed a little earlier, so that we can get up a little earlier. Remember, breakfast is very important for having a productive day! Try to go to bed and get up the same time every day. The body responds best when it has a set rhythm. This can apply to the whole family.

You may also want to make a few adjustments in your work life also.

  • Take a moment to Breathe. It may sound simple, but how often to you do it.
  • Find your Work-Life Balance. Your family and friends will be there, even when the job is gone.
  • Accept Imperfection. Mistakes are going to happen,
  • Celebrate the small victories throughout your day. Don’t dwell on your negative thoughts.
  • Be Creative. Use your imagination.

Be Inspired, Encouraged and Empowered to Live an Un-cluttered Life!

Let Us Help You! Don’t miss your spot to talk to me.

Schedule your FREE 30-min. Life Coaching Intro Call TODAY!

Meet Candy H. Speight, Owner/Cert. Life Coach/Prof. Organizer – During her 32-year career at Xerox, she spent fifteen (15) years, as a Field Service Manager. Her primary role was to manage, coach and counsel people, not only in the work environment, but also from a personal perspective. As a professional organizer, for more than 10 years now, she has always wanted not only to organize various living spaces for my clients, which will always remain her passion. As we move forward, as a certified life coach, she will inspire, encourage, motivate, and empower women to be the best that they can be, by un-cluttering their lives; mind, soul and space.  She has wonderfully loving, hardworking husband, Kurt, (who supported her decision to retire in order to pursue her dream), a very grown son and two beautiful grown daughters .

The steps of a good man [woman] are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Psalm 37:23 KJV

Back to Busyness…

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This is the time of year that most of us and going back to our busyness. For many, the summer months were for rest, relaxation, and vacation. However, the Fall is a season of change and transition. In spite of your hectic schedule, please find a moment or two, to Unclutter Your Mind.

Here are a few tips from Forbes magazine to help you throughout your day:

  • Smile
  • Keep company with good people, Connecting with others who radiate positivity and have similar interests will excite and energize you.
  • Avoid News overdose. Most, if not all of the news will not give you inspiration for your day.
  • Do something meaningful each day. Do something you enjoy every day, Putting effort into the things that matter and reserve your energy in ways that will bring out the best in you.

Be Inspired, Encouraged and Empowered to Live an Un-cluttered Life!

Let Us Help You! Don’t miss your spot to talk to me.

Schedule your FREE 30-min. Life Coaching Intro Call TODAY!

Meet Candy H. Speight, Owner/Cert. Life Coach/Prof. Organizer – During her 32-year career at Xerox, she spent fifteen (15) years, as a Field Service Manager. Her primary role was to manage, coach and counsel people, not only in the work environment, but also from a personal perspective. As a professional organizer, for more than 10 years now, she has always wanted not only to organize various living spaces for my clients, which will always remain her passion. As we move forward, as a certified life coach, she will inspire, encourage, motivate, and empower women to be the best that they can be, by un-cluttering their lives; mind, soul and space.  She has wonderfully loving, hardworking husband, Kurt, (who supported her decision to retire in order to pursue her dream), a very grown son and two beautiful grown daughters .

The steps of a good man [woman] are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Psalm 37:23 KJV

Pivot Point…

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As I mentioned last week, my Order Your Steps enterprise has had to pivot. We have had to make a slight adjustment is our direction. We will focus more on uncluttering minds, in addition to uncluttering spaces. Therefore, my posts will be more inspiring, encouraging, and empowering to help you to embrace a Life After Clutter: Mindset Shift and to Live on Purpose! It may be time for you to pivot…

  • Realize your true purpose in life
  • Strive to achieve clarity and focus of your mind
  • Create an atmosphere of peace, harmony, and grace

Be Inspired, Encouraged and Empowered to Live an Un-cluttered Life!

Let Us Help You! Don’t miss your spot to talk to me.

Schedule your FREE 30-min. Life Coaching Intro Call TODAY!

Meet Candy H. Speight, Owner/Cert. Life Coach/Prof. Organizer – During her 32-year career at Xerox, she spent fifteen (15) years, as a Field Service Manager. Her primary role was to manage, coach and counsel people, not only in the work environment, but also from a personal perspective. As a professional organizer, for more than 10 years now, she has always wanted not only to organize various living spaces for my clients, which will always remain her passion. As we move forward, as a certified life coach, she will inspire, encourage, motivate, and empower women to be the best that they can be, by un-cluttering their lives; mind, soul and space.  She has wonderfully loving, hardworking husband, Kurt, (who supported her decision to retire in order to pursue her dream), a very grown son and two beautiful grown daughters .

The steps of a good man [woman] are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Psalm 37:23 KJV

What Does an Organized Life look Like?

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As a professional organizer for more than 10 years, I believe that there are two major components that define an organized life:

  • The amount of stuff we have in our living spaces.
  • The amount of stuff that’s in our mind, thoughts & emotions.

An organized life is not meant to be rigid and uncomfortable. However, there should be a degree of routine & predictability. Our lives are not meant to be perfect, nor should we expect them to be, but there should be some semblance of peace, harmony, and Divine Order.

“Life is like an ocean, always moving, changing, developing and we need to be like a well-seasoned captain of our vessel.”  CSRoth

We must invest some time and thoughts into our future by determining how we will achieve an organized life, an uncluttered mind and an uncluttered space. It is very difficult to change something, without understanding our current state and our desired outcome. It is not always how the situation looks, it is how we look at the situation. In order to minimize the chaos and cultivate an organized life, we must learn to plan for, and manage change in ourselves and our environment. 

Over the years, I have found that some people want change, but most people are used to doing things the same way. We don’t always have to make change happen, we simply must allow it to happen and not resist it!  Otherwise, major changes in our lives will cause an inordinate amount of stress and anxiety, for example, new house, new job, new baby, etc.  All of these situations should allow us to assess our life as it is and consider making slight adjustments, as we prepare for our next season.

  • We want life to be flexible and spontaneous.
  • We want life to be simple and not too stressful.
  • We want some control, but not utter chaos
  • We want to have fun and enjoy life at its fullest, every day!

All of these things require some degree of organization… So, how do we get there?

Here are a few suggestions that will help:

  1. Jot down some notes on how our lives and atmosphere look and feel today.
  2. Take a look at those things that we would like to see changed in our surroundings, big and small.
  3. Ask yourself whether clutter of any kind, will have a negative impact on those changes?  
    • For example, we may think we just need a bigger house, but we might be amazed at how much more room we already have when we simply unclutter and organize our living spaces.  

Although there may not be just one answer, an organized life will look different to different people, but we all must start somewhere. So, let’s take one step at a time, one day at a time…