Erica Ecker

Clients are often asking me, “How did I become so disciplined?” Everyone wonders where they can get some and if it’s available at The Container Store.

A little O.C.D. always helps but the way I feel about discipline is that it’s really just a choice… a series of choices I make all day long that have evolved into a habit.

For example, I want my desk to be organized and ready for business every day so as a result I choose to open the mail, file receipts, use my calendar, organize my computer files and more. I “choose” to do these things everyday because I know it is integral to the success of my business. Everyday I put time into this discipline. At first it felt like I was exerting energy to commit to this choice but now I just do it almost mindlessly like a habit.

When you were a little kid your parents were always reminding you to brush your teeth (this is the discipline phase), then eventually it caught on and you started doing it yourself, now you don’t even think twice about it (this is the habit phase).

Weaving organizing habits, just like coffee breaks, into your day is part of the organizing process… what can you start on today?

And always remember, if you’re feeling overwhelmed by disorganization, just call 212.924.4383 to get organized and start your clutter-free Summer today!

Organizationally yours,
Erica
www.thespacialist.com

212.924.4383