Balancing structure with creativity

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the clutter in your life, especially when trying to manage ADHD? 

What if you could transform your space and mindset with just a few practical strategies? 

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In this episode of The Smart ADHD Podcast, we dive deep into the world of decluttering with expert Lesley Spellman. We're exploring actionable tips and insights that can help you tackle the chaos and create a more organised and productive environment, specifically tailored for those of us with ADHD. 

Join me as I continue my enlightening conversation with Lesley, a professional organiser based in Manchester and the founder of the Clutter Fairy. In this episode, we uncover practical decluttering tips that can help clear both your physical space and mental clutter. Lesley shares her expertise on dealing with mail and paperwork, the emotional barriers that often hold us back, and how hiring a professional organiser can be a game-changer. Plus, we discuss the importance of structure and organisation for ADHD brains and how to manage digital clutter effectively. 

🎙️ In this episode: 

[00:00] Introduction 

[02:15] Practical Decluttering Tips 

[05:30] Dealing with Mail and Paperwork 

[10:00] Hiring a Professional Organizer 

[15:45] Overcoming Emotional Barriers 

[20:10] The Role of a Professional Organizer 

[25:00] Importance of Structure and Organization for ADHD 

[30:20] Managing Digital Clutter 

[35:00] Conclusion 

🕺More about Lesley Spellman. 

Lesley Spellman is a Manchester based professional organiser, founder of the Clutter Fairy and co-founder of the Declutter Hub. She transforms homes through podcasting, educating and speaking.  

Lesley’s podcast episode on her son’s ADHD diagnosis: https://declutterhub.com/adhd-guest-luke-spellman/

Connect with Lesley Spellman: 

Website: https://declutterhub.com/the-podcast/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/declutterhub/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDeclutterHub 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesleyspellman/ 

What's your biggest challenge in navigating ADHD as a smart creative? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! 

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🎤 About the Smart ADHD Podcast 

The Smart ADHD Podcast is for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are navigating life with ADHD. We celebrate unique brilliance, whether we're intelligent, exceptionally talented, or both. Ian Anderson Gray interviews experts to uncover the real story of ADHD for smart creatives, busting myths and discovering effective strategies to improve our lives, unleash our creativity, and grow.  

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🕺More about Ian Anderson Gray 

Ian is the host of the Smart ADHD Podcast and a live-streaming video coach and consultant. He helps business owners and entrepreneurs broadcast live confidently, communicate better, and set up the right gear and tools. Ian runs Seriously Social, a business aimed at helping others be more productive and level up their impact online. He's also a professional singer, web developer, and an international speaker. Ian lives near Manchester in the UK with his family. 

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