Emma Garrison :Emma Garrison Competent Communicator Speech #2 “Organize Your Speech”


ORGANIZE :ORGANIZE


ORGANIZE THIS! :ORGANIZE THIS!


Inspiring but Unrealistic :Inspiring but Unrealistic


Organizing Principles :Organizing Principles “Is it worth the real estate?”


Organizing Principles :Organizing Principles “Is it worth the real estate?” Zones


Organizing Principles :Organizing Principles “Is it worth the real estate?” Zones Utilizing Vertical Space


“Is it worth the real estate?” :“Is it worth the real estate?” Getting rid of stuff Question to avoid – “Will I ever have a use for this?” Instead ask – “Do I use this regularly enough to justify the space it occupies?” If possible, the space something occupies in the apartment should be proportional to my use of it.


Kitchen Table :Kitchen Table Kitchen table fit in new apartment, but “just barely.” Don’t eat at the table enough to sacrifice room for other uses (counter space, desk, e.g.)


Kitchen Table :Kitchen Table Work in progress Eventually get a smaller table suitable for the space


Clothing Storage :Clothing Storage Coco Chanel’s philosophy – “True elegance consists not in having a closet bursting with clothes, but rather in having a few well-chosen numbers in which one feels totally at ease.” “Less is more” approach Fill closet with favorites only


Clothing StorageUnderbed Storage :Clothing StorageUnderbed Storage


Other Tips for Getting Rid of Stuff :Other Tips for Getting Rid of Stuff Gifts ? Get rid of the gift, remember the love Coat hanger trick ?turn hangers backwards; see what you actually wear


Creating Zones / Arranging Rooms :Creating Zones / Arranging Rooms Similar items grouped together Zones / corners within rooms for different activities Feng Shui theory – visualize water flow


One main living room, three zones :One main living room, three zones


Zone for Recycling :Zone for Recycling


Zoning Principles in Closet :Zoning Principles in Closet Work clothes on the bottom rack – easier to access Weekend clothes on top rack – less likely to be in a hurry


Zoning Principles in Closet :Zoning Principles in Closet Suits and less-worn clothing in back corners of closet


Vertical Space :Vertical Space Tall ceilings Wall space is an opportunity


Kitchen Storage :Kitchen Storage Counter space + storage for items I use regularly Microwave & toaster oven don’t take up valuable counter space


Storage Space Over Radiator :Storage Space Over Radiator Storage unit with adjustable shelves, allowed me to take advantage of wall space above radiator unit.


Extra Storage Space in Bedroom :Extra Storage Space in Bedroom BEFORE Needed extra space for sports equipment (water bottles, running & biking gear, ski clothes, camping gear, etc.) Also, extra room for spillover from closet


Extra Storage Space in Bedroom: AFTER :Extra Storage Space in Bedroom: AFTER


Resources :Resources Real Simple Website – www.realsimple.com Magazine eHow articles – www.eHow.com Freecycle – www.freecycle.org


“For every minute spent in organizing, an hour is earned.” :“For every minute spent in organizing, an hour is earned.” - Unknown