If you lose track of time, can’t estimate time, or if you struggle to be on time you may be experiencing something called time blindness. So in this video you’ll learn what time blindness is, and 10 strategies to manage it. And if you think you’ve heard them all, the last two are pretty creative.
Real quick, time blindness is a symptom really common in people with ADHD, or other forms of neurodiversity, it includes:
Trouble estimating the time a task will take.
Chronic lateness or to important meetings or social functions.
Procrastination.
Getting overwhelmed by tasks or deadlines
Difficulty waiting. Because someone with time blindness doesn't feel the passage of time, waiting can feel like an eternity even if it's only a few minutes. This can lead to being easily distracted or impulsive behavior. For example, they may blurt out answers before a question is finished. Or they might start another task while cooking and burn their pancakes.
Difficulty Task-Switching
Probably one of the most damaging characteristics of having symptoms of time blindness is not being able to sense the future.
00:00 Intro
00:16 What Is Time Blindness
02:45 Who Does It Affect?
05:42 Strategies To Manage Time Blindness
14:20 Conclusion
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