The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course Ep 134: ADHD & Time Blindness: Practical Strategies That Work in Real Life
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Mar 31, 2026 Explores why judging time feels different with ADHD and uses a “time as a second language” analogy. Contrasts underestimating versus overestimating and how each derails plans. Shares hands-on tactics like visual timers, practicing estimates as a game, and building practical buffers. Includes a relatable story about losing track of time while traveling.
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Time As A Second Language
- Time judgment is a foundational skill in time management that many people with ADHD lack.
- Donae compares time to a native language vs a second language to explain why internal sense of time may never feel automatic.
Overestimating Time Causes Paralysis
- Both underestimating and overestimating task time cause different problems for people with ADHD.
- Overestimating often creates paralysis and shutdown because tasks look overwhelmingly large, not extra free time.
Use Visual Timers To Externalize Time
- Externalize time by using visible timers so you can physically see time elapsing.
- Donae recommends sand timers or pie-style visual timers to build a physical sense of how long chunks actually feel.