Ep 133: ADHD & Time Blindness: Practical Strategies That Work in Real Life

Need more support? Here’s how I can help:✳️ INDIVIDUAL COACHING   ✴️ GROUP COACHING 🌐 WEBSITEIf you’ve ever thought something would take 10 minutes… and it took 2 hours (or the opposite), you’re not alone.Time management with ADHD isn’t just about planners or discipline—it starts with something deeper: your ability to feel time.In this video, I break down:Why time perception is so hard with ADHDThe “time as a second language” analogyHow underestimating and overestimating time both create problemsPractical, compassionate strategies that actually helpThis is not about shame. And it’s not about pretending ADHD is a superpower. It’s about working with your brain in a realistic, supportive way.Timestamps00:00 – Why time management is so hard with ADHD 01:00 – Time as a “second language” analogy 02:00 – Underestimating vs overestimating time 02:45 – Why overestimating leads to overwhelm & shutdown 03:00 – Strategy #1: Externalizing time (visual timers) 03:45 – Strategy #2: Practice estimating time (make it a game) 04:30 – Why time may never feel intuitive (and that’s okay) 04:45 – Real-life story: losing track of time in Rome 05:30 – Strategy #3: Buffering your time 06:00 – How to make buffering actually work (without frustration) 06:40 – Final thoughts + support options