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#22 Title:
The Big O: Organization
Special Guest: Monica Ricci
Organizing Expert, Motivational Speaker, Radio Show Host, Author and Founder of Catalyst Organizing Solutions, LLC.
Description:
Monica Ricci helps people get organized! In this kick-off episode to our “The Big O: Organization” series, Monica identifies 6 core principals of organizing no matter what your task is. We also discuss how being organized leads to a more productive and happy YOU. Join us in the first of many shows that will lead you down the path of a less chaotic and more organized life!
Duration: 50:02
Click here to see other episodes in The Big O: Organization Series.
Index
00:38 About Monica Ricci
05:11 Media Appearances
06:20 How Monica Keeps it ALL Together
10:04 Monica's Blog
11:32 HGTV's Mission: Organization
14:40 Radio Show: Organization Nation
19:35 Six Key Benefits to Being Organized
24:52 Six Core Principles to Organizing
32:11 Caller: Anita on Finding a Plan for Everyone
32:48 Communication & Compromise
37:51 More Core Principles
46:52 Closing Comments |
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About Monica Ricci
Monica Ricci is a speaker and the author of Organize Your Office In No Time, a busy person's reference for taking control and being more effective, productive and successful at work. Monica is Past President of the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers, and was named one of the nation's "Organizing Elite" by Forbes Magazine. She has been an expert guest on both radio and television, including the nationally syndicated Clark Howard Radio Show. Monica is also a regular expert organizer on the popular Home and Garden Television show, MISSION: Organization.
Monica's articles have appeared in such diverse publications as Airtran Airways, Arrivals Magazine, Men's Edge Magazine and Advisor Today Magazine. Some of Monica's clients include Earthlink, Longhorn, Paramount Pictures, The US Court of Appeals, GE Capital, Special Olympics Georgia, and Kennesaw State University. She also teaches national teleclasses and as a speaker, she presents seminars, workshops and motivational keynotes on time management, procrastination, getting organized and living a powerful, simpler life.
Click here for Monica's Website.
Listen to her radio show, Organization Nation.
Check out her blog!
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Key Points from Today's Show
Benefits to Getting Organized
1. Accomplish more of what's important to you.
2. Use time more effectively.
3. Model great habits for your kids.
4. Reduce stress by making your environments work for your lifestyle.
5. Save money.
6. Build a confident, successful self-image, which creates an upward power spiral.
Six Core Principles of Organizing: No Matter WHAT You're Organizing
1. Pare down and get rid of excess.
2. Group like items together OR items that are used together.
3. Store items near where you use them.
4. Choose the appropriate organizing tool later, not sooner.
5. Maximize your available storage space.
6. Use the homes you created consistently.
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About Monica's Book
By using step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow to-do lists, Monica shows you the best ways to tame a messy desk, overcome an impossible schedule and take back precious time in your day. This isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, either. Monica helps you find the type of organization that works best for your personality, work style and needs, and then she recommends specific products to help you get on your way to organizational bliss. Get the tools that you need to take back your space with Organize Your Office In No Time.
An Overview: Organize Your Office . . . In No Time
Part I, "Getting Started," is a 30,000-foot view of your organizing project. Taking this big-picture, overview approach in the beginning will help you create a plan to work from that will ultimately result in your creating the office you desire. You'll learn your primary work style, decide your goals for your office space, learn how to create the framework for the space, and some time management tips to increase your effectiveness.
Part II, "Organizing Your Files," teaches you how to store, retrieve, and manage information—both paper and electronic—to keep you organized and in control. This section will also give you a range of filing system ideas and product reviews that will not only give you a jump start before you purchase, but will reduce your research time considerably.
Part III, "Organizing Your Desk," explores many viable options for organizing your desk, computer, and email; managing your contacts; and staying organized when traveling. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to use technology to become and remain organized.
Part IV, "Simple Storage Solutions," delves into helping you find the overlooked but useful storage spaces in your office, such as the vertical space on walls, doors, and furniture. You will also learn how to make effective use of offsite storage facilities for archival records and nonessential items and information.
Atlanta-based motivational and keynote speaker Monica Ricci
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Articles written by Monica Ricci
Listener Question
Our listener question was from Anita, mother of 3 girls, from Minnesota.
Anita asks, "How do I find a plan that works for everyone, when everyone wants it their way? My husband and myself have very different ideas and can't seem to find something that works for both of us."
Monica wrote about this same topic in her blog. Read it for
more ideas on how to get everyone in the household to cooperate when it comes to organizing!
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