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International Women’s Day is a powerful reminder of the incredible strength, creativity, and resilience of women everywhere. For women living with ADHD, daily life can often feel chaotic. But some remarkable women have learned to thrive, turning their ADHD into a source of strength by managing their spaces and minds. Today, we're highlighting these inspirational women and their unique decluttering strategies that help them shine.
Jessica McCabe, creator of the influential ADHD platform 'How to ADHD', advocates simplifying daily routines to minimise mental and physical clutter. Jessica recommends a straightforward decluttering principle: “Reduce first, organise second.” Fewer possessions mean fewer distractions, creating spaces where she can thrive creatively and professionally.
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Simone Biles, the record-breaking Olympic gymnast, openly shares her experience of managing ADHD. For Simone, organisation is key: clear spaces help her stay focused and grounded. Her method involves keeping her environment tidy, streamlined, and visually calm, allowing her to channel her incredible talent and energy into gymnastics without unnecessary distractions.
Tip: Create a clutter-free zone where you work or exercise. Clear counters, simplified shelves, and neatly stored items enhance your ability to focus and perform at your best.
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Actress and activist Emma Watson, who speaks openly about her ADHD, relies heavily on routines and mindfulness to declutter her mind. Emma practices regular meditation and journaling to clear mental clutter, boosting productivity and clarity. Incorporating short mindfulness sessions can dramatically improve concentration and reduce overwhelm.
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Best-selling author and motivational speaker Mel Robbins has shared openly about her ADHD journey. Her success strategy involves using visual cues and decluttering visually distracting items. Mel emphasises that having clearly labelled areas for essential tasks and items keeps distractions minimal and her productivity high.
Here’s how you can adopt these success-driven decluttering habits into your life:
Create Clear Zones like Simone Biles to keep spaces purposeful and calming.
Adopt Mindfulness into your daily routine like Emma Watson—five minutes a day can change everything.
Embrace Simplicity as Jessica does: fewer items mean fewer distractions.
Utilise Visual Reminders, inspired by Mel Robbins, to keep your environment purposeful and motivating.
Inspired to declutter your own spaces and mind? I will be running this challenge at the beginning of April! Follow my socials or check back here where I will be adding the sign up form! This will be running in the Private Facebook Group so make sure you join there, to make sure you dont miss it!!