It's The ADHD-Friendly Show | Personal Growth, Well-being and Productivity for Distractible Minds Time anxiety. It’s real. And it’s ruining your peace.
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May 23, 2025 Time anxiety is a pervasive issue that makes you feel perpetually behind and guilty about relaxing. The discussion dives into how this phenomenon affects your daily life and nervous system. You'll discover practical strategies like grounding mantras and tailored scheduling to combat this stress. Embracing your personal timeline, rather than societal expectations, becomes crucial. Recommendations for insightful books on the topic also offer deeper understanding and relief for those dealing with this anxiety.
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Understanding Time Anxiety
- Time anxiety is the feeling of being constantly behind or late in life.
- It creates a persistent internal pressure and uneasiness about time passing.
Karen's Personal Time Anxiety
- Karen is chronically early due to fear of being late and overthinking.
- This time anxiety makes her dislike calls, meetings, and appointments.
Time Anxiety Beyond Being Late
- Time anxiety involves uneasiness about time's passage, not just busyness.
- It also makes relaxing and downtime difficult and guilt-laden.
