Running Late? It’s Not Your Fault.
When a client misses a scheduled session with me, I could respond with comments about responsibility, respecting my time, etc. But …
Time Blindness
Time-blindness is the often-overlooked challenge of perceiving and managing time, common among individuals with ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions.
It’s like trying to navigate a world where clocks don’t exist, making it difficult to gauge how much time has passed or how long tasks will take. This can lead to chronic lateness, missed deadlines, and the feeling of being constantly overwhelmed.
Understanding time-blindness is key to developing strategies that help manage time more effectively, fostering a greater sense of control and reducing stress in daily life.
Is Your Impatience Actually Time-Blindness
We all experience impatience, not usually to the degree experienced by folks with ADHD or other forms of Neurodivergence (ND). But did you know there are different types of impatience? Yep, it’s not just about being restless or in a hurry! There’s impatience due to problems with delayed gratification, and then there’s impatience due to time-blindness.
Getting things done when you don’t know how long it’ll take
One of the challenges with time blindness is when you have a long to do list. It can be anxiety …