EP 443 | Outsmarting Overwhelm: Productivity Strategies for Creative Interior Designers with Skye Waterson
August 26, 2025
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If your creative brain feels like 42 browser tabs open at once—none playing music you actually like—you’re not alone. In this episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with Skye Waterson, founder of Unconventional Organisation, to unpack why overwhelm is so common among interior designers and creative entrepreneurs—and why most traditional productivity advice simply doesn’t work for creative minds.
Skye explains why ADHD-style thinking shows up so frequently in entrepreneurship (diagnosis or not), and how understanding how your brain is wired can completely change the way you work. This conversation blends science-backed insights with practical, realistic strategies that help you stop forcing productivity—and start building systems that actually support your creativity.
Expect relatable laughs, permission to work differently, and tools you can use immediately to reduce overwhelm and regain momentum (yes, including why rewards—like ice cream—sometimes come before the work).
What you’ll learn in this episode:
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Why ADHD strategies benefit everyone, especially creative entrepreneurs
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How to start with a brain dump and narrow down what’s truly urgent
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Why rewarding yourself first can create momentum and motivation
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How breaking tasks into micro-steps makes follow-through easier
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How dopamine affects focus—and why your playlist and workspace matter
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Why you’re not lazy—your system might just be broken
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How to give yourself permission to work differently and still succeed
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