Get Organized - Virtually!

Calm Order has gone virtual! For anyone who is looking to stay busy and productive while in self-isolation or practicing social distancing, Calm Order is ready to walk you through the process from the comfort of your home over video! Our team is no stranger to using virtual means to help people get organized, as we have assisted clients in the past who were moving from out of town. In these situations, Calm Order utilized virtual means to preview the client’s homes and what items they had to prepare for an organized move.

Whether it is over Skype, FaceTime, or just over email, Calm Order’s team will connect with you on whatever platform works best to create an action plan and a system that you can implement on your own.

Through virtual organizing, our team of professional organizers will help you develop the skills you need to stay organized, identify and eliminate the main causes of clutter in your home, and make sure you have a system in place that will last.

How does this work? We will work with you to determine what you organizing needs are find a solution that fits your home and lifestyle. This is not an overnight process – it will take time, and Calm Order is here to support and encourage you to implement life changing behaviours and habits that will help you maintain organization in your life. To achieve this, Calm Order has two different virtual organizing streams, Simplify – Level 1  and Simplify – Level 2, and also offers on-going coaching support. 

For people who have already tried to get organized in one area or space of their home and are having trouble, Simplify – Level 1 is the best solution. We will learn about how you use this space, what your goals are and what you want accomplished. Following this, we’ll provide personalized organizing instructions and a shopping list of some items you might need to complete your space. Once you’ve finished your project, Calm Order will follow-up with you review any challenges and additional tips and suggestions to keep your space organized long-term. 

Often, there is more than one space or area that needs to be organized, and this is where Simplify – Level 2 comes in. With more spaces that need to be covered, we will take more time to go over what spaces you want to get organized in one or two separate sessions. From here, the process is much the same as the previous level, with more time available to make sure we cover the areas of your home that needs organization.

Coaching support is a mix of the two levels and is for people that are interested in getting their home organized space by space. After an initial review session, we will work with you on an as-needed basis to set up additional appointments to review each and every area of your home.

Organizing doesn’t have to be an impossible task – with the right help, you can be successful in maintaining and calm and organized space that lasts.

Are you ready to get organized? Learn more about our virtual organizing solutions here!

Virtual Courses for At-Home Learning!

Learning knows no bounds! If you are looking for an activity to do while at home, there are many free online learning courses and activities that you can take part of, right here in Calgary. As more and more businesses and companies move to virtual platforms to practice social distancing and keep our community safe, you can still access a variety of learning courses from companies and local businesses during this difficult time, including the following courses:

Gale Courses (Calgary Public Library) 

Calgary Public Library (CPL) users can access the hundreds of virtual instructor-led courses offered by Gale. Courses cover a variety of topics like computers, drawing, finance and music. All CPL users are able to access two of the six-week courses per year – simply visit the Gale website, choose your course, enter your information, and then complete your library sign in process. For more information, visit the library page here. Not a CPL member? Learn how you can sign-up online for free here.

Barre Exercises (Barre Body Studio)

For those looking to keep up their fitness and physical activity while at home, Barre Body Studio in Calgary is offering online fitness lessons through their social media platforms. These 50-minute courses will be hosted by a variety of Barre instructors and will focus on helping people stay fit with workouts that combine exercises from yoga, Pilates and dance. Visit their Facebook page to see their previously-streamed classes and stay up to date on new releases.

Lynda Courses (Calgary Public Library)

 CPL users also have access to LinkedIn’s online courses on Lynda.com. These online courses can also be accessed on your mobile device and tablet by downloading the Lynda app. The courses provide users with professional-led video tutorials to help people grow current skills or learn new ones. From tutorials on popular computer software to other topics in music, design and programming, there are many skills to learn through this platform. Users will simply need to follow the instructions on the CPL page to download the Lynda app or access the website, create an account, and then sign in as an organization. From here, they will be directed to enter their CPL credentials and will have access to the online learning courses.

 Music Production for Kids (Beat Drop)

Kids can learn the basics of music production for free with Beat Drop’s online beginner course for children and youth ages 8-15. From Tuesday – Friday at 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., registrations will be able to learn about everything that goes into producing music – from how it is structured, to playing chords, using effects, and everything in between. The course is streamed live over four days, so users will need to have access to a computer, web browser and internet to complete the course activities, which are led by an Ableton-Certified Trainer. Learn more and register here.