ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka Ep. 145: Why is Time So Difficult For Our ADHD Brains?
Oct 13, 2021
This podcast explores the challenges individuals with ADHD face when it comes to managing time. The speakers discuss issues with estimating time, punctuality, planning, and scheduling. They also delve into the impact of distractions, hyperfocus, working memory, emotions, and decision-making on time awareness. The podcast concludes by previewing next week's topic: time management strategies for ADHD.
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Late For Swan Lake
- Tracy describes being 45 minutes late to a third date for Swan Lake and lying about forgetting the tickets.
- She reflects on feeling terrible and not understanding then how important punctuality was to her future husband.
Clashing Travel Styles
- Tracy contrasts her chronic lateness with her husband's extreme early-ness when traveling and planning outfits.
- She admits shopping for trips the morning of while friends plan weeks ahead.
Time Sense Is An Executive Function
- Tracy explains many people with ADHD lack a visceral sense of time and must learn timing practically.
- She links time sense to executive function and says we often can't see or feel time passing.