Virtual Organizing

3 Common Misconceptions about Virtual Organizing Services

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A growing number of services are becoming available virtually for those who are not comfortable with certain activities that were “normal” before the COVID-19 pandemic, including having new people inside the home. ClutterBGone understands the anxieties associated with current times and never wants you to feel uneasy, which is why we provide virtual organizing and coaching. For a clear picture of what that involves, it’s helpful to dispel the common myths about virtual organizing services. Let’s start by talking about quality.

Myth #1: Virtual Organizers are Not as Good as In-Person

False! Our experienced organizers provide the same support and guidance virtually as we do in-person. While the professional does not travel to your home to work directly beside you, this individual still sees the space using photos or videos, and your privacy is always maintained.

The process is the same, whether the organizer is in the same room as you or virtually instead. You would work with the organizer to set a goal, create steps to achieve it, and carry out the plan.

While the organizer is not there to help sort, carry, or move items, they provide valuable insights about planning, offer creative solutions to problems, and encourage you throughout the process. Perhaps most importantly, you continue to feel safe in your home as there is not someone new entering it during these novel times.

Myth #2: Virtual Organizing Requires A Lot of Tech Knowledge

Again, not true. We often use intuitive Zoom software to chat with our virtual clients, from the introductory meeting to the organizing sessions. Skype is another common option.

Big reasons why Zoom and Skype are so popular is that they are simple to use. Setting up the software initially does not take much time. Once it is installed, you can use it to keep in touch with family and friends during and after the pandemic, in addition to the conversations with the dedicated organizer.

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Myth #3: Virtual Organizing is Only for Physical Clutter

This misconception is one that many people have about both our in-person and virtual services. While organizing typically applies to physical possessions, it can also refer to time management and productivity tools.

You might have a disorganized computer desktop, for example, that slows you down each day in your home office as you hunt through folders for specific documents. We can help you create a much more efficient system for digital files.

As well, people are not always clear about what spaces we can help you declutter in the home. From the garage to the attic, we can virtually assist with any room. Alternatively, we can focus on a certain part of a room, if you prefer, such as the kitchen cupboards or a bedroom closet.

Are You Ready to Start the Decluttering Process?

For additional information, check out the details available at our virtual organizing services page. ClutterBGone understands how important your home is to you, and we never want you to be uncomfortable. Contact us to work virtually with one of our experienced organizers on a project you’ve wanted to tackle for a while. Let’s do this!

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Using Virtual Support Services to Stay Organized

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If you’re like most people right now, you’re spending more time than usual within the home. Elected officials encourage Canadians to stay at home to help slow down the spread of the coronavirus by reducing contact with others. With a primarily indoor lifestyle, it’s more important than ever to be content in your house. Have you considered using Virtual Support Services to help you stay organized?

Staying home has a way of clearing the noise and, sometimes, amplifying the big questions about work and purpose. When the commute disappears and days blur together, many people begin to reassess where their career is headed and whether it still fits the life they’re building. A skilled career counselling expert can bring structure to that reflection, helping translate uncertainty into a practical plan. Guidance through Teresa Duke Consulting helps professionals organize goals, refine skills, and move forward with intention—proving that even a kitchen table can double as a launching pad for meaningful career progress.

Temporarily Working from Home

A growing number of Ontario companies are asking employees to work from home, and you could be one of them. A big challenge of making the switch to remote work is getting organized.

An effective way to get back on track – and stay that way – is to create a workspace that, well, works. Start by creating a place that you’re comfortable with spending a significant amount of time.

Then close the door while working to keep out noise. Let your family know you are not to be interrupted unless it’s an emergency when they see the closed door.

Most importantly, make sure your office is clean to boost productivity. An overflowing garbage can, cluttered area, and grimy desk are not only an ugly sight but also a health risk.

Regularly sanitize and maintain the designated work area to reduce the number of germs in the house, a measure that is extra-important during the COVID-19 pandemic. Staying in good health means you’ll take fewer sick days, whereas you’d have less energy to put toward work if you’re not feeling 100 percent.

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The Added Stress of Clutter

Even if you’re not working out of the home, you probably still spend a significant amount of time there nowadays. Clearing away the clutter has the potential to improve not only your physical environment but also your mind.

Clutter is a life stressor for several reasons. Firstly, it keeps you from getting a task done quickly, which slows you down and is likely frustrating.

Messes also make it hard to relax, which only adds to the fear and anxiety many people are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic. Finally, clutter spurs feelings of guilt about being disorganized.

To combat clutter, whether it is in all or part of your home, the best strategy is to bring in assistance. For example, ask other members of the household to help clean up areas, making them responsible for a specific zone.

If you live alone or want the help of an expert organizer rather than family, consider a virtual support option that doesn’t involve physically bringing someone into your home.

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Getting Professional Help Virtually

The ClutterBGone team understands the risks of bringing a stranger into your residence during COVID-19. We also know how important a clean, organized home is to your personal well-being.

Ease your mind by clearing clutter within your home through Virtual Organizing Support Services. Using Zoom, an intuitive video communication tool, one of our experts meets you, views your living space via photos and live video, and listens to your organizational needs, no matter where you live.

The professional then uses this info to form a structured plan with you and proposes solutions to meet goals over a specific timeline. They then guide you through the de-cluttering process through regular chats; some clients like to talk weekly, while others prefer bi-weekly.

The process is the same as working with an organizer in-person, except that they show you how to apply useful techniques by phone or video, and you physically move the items.

Managing the Home during COVID-19

One way to take back control during a time when so many things feel out of your hands is by regaining a tidy house. Working with a virtual organizer can decrease your stress level, as well as boost productivity if you are temporarily working from home.

Achieve these benefits without worrying about the health-related risks of bringing someone in the front door who you don’t know. Call us today to learn more about virtually organizing your space.