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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 33 MIN

Ep #172: Why Does Everything Take Longer Than I Think?

from Balanced Working Moms Podcast - ADHD, Productivity, and Time Management

Ever avoided a task, only to finally do it and realize it took only a few minutes? Or been totally confident you had enough time, only to find out it took much longer than you thought? If yes, you've been a victim of time blindness, and it affects so many of us. In this episode, we talk about what time blindness really is, the stress and shame it can cause, and simple strategies you can start using right away.What you'll learn:Why time blindness goes both ways — things can take longer or shorter than you expectA simple expression you can say to stop yourself from over-schedulingA tip to beat procrastination (one you won't hear a lot!)If you're always running late, dreading tasks that turn out to be easy, or beating yourself up for not managing time better, this episode will help you understand why it happens and give you practical tools to start working with it instead of against it.Ready to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session.Free Resources:🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life.  🌿 🌼 💖Free  Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHDConnect with Rina:Blog - balancedworkingmoms.comCommunity - balancedworkingmomscommunityFacebook - balancedworkingmomsLinkedIn - rina-meushawStock Media provided by TrendingMusic / Pond

Ever avoided a task, only to finally do it and realize it took only a few minutes? Or been totally confident you had enough time, only to find out it took much longer than you thought? If yes, you've been a victim of time blindness, and it affects so many of us. In this episode, we talk about what time blindness really is, the stress and shame it can cause, and simple strategies you can start using right away. What you'll learn: Why time blindness goes both ways — things can take longer or sh...

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Ever avoided a task, only to finally do it and realize it took only a few minutes? Or been totally confident you had enough time, only to find out it took much longer than you thought? If yes, you've been a victim of time blindness, and it affects...

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