Neurodiversify Your Time & Task Management - LIVE Interview with Marie Ng

Apr 29, 2024

Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life and ADHD advocate, discusses time perception in ADHD, task management strategies like timed sprints, and the dark side of ADHD. Strategies include avoiding 'eating the frog' and finding passion in work. She shares insights on the ADHD community, career advancements, and app updates.

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ANECDOTE

Marie Ng's ADHD Diagnosis Story

Marie Ng was diagnosed with ADHD over 10 years ago, which was a revelation that explained her life challenges.
A coworker with ADHD suggested she get diagnosed, which helped her understand herself better.

INSIGHT

ADHD Affects Time Perception Deeply

Adults with ADHD commonly struggle with estimating and managing time intervals due to issues with perception, attention, and working memory.
Time perception difficulties are a pervasive issue impacting planning and action in ADHD.

ADVICE

Use Flexible Countdown Timers

Use countdown timers for tasks to create positive time constraints and improve focus.
Adjust timer duration to start small, like one minute, to overcome task initiation.

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Welcome back to The ADHD Skills Lab!

This is Producer Sarah speaking; I'm here to provide you some details about what's inside:

An incredible chat with Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life, self-taught coder, and fellow ADHD'er
Research on ADHD and Time Perception
Candid conversation regarding ADHD's dark side... it's really not always a superpower

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
~ Sarah R (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

Try flexible, timed task sprints to promote task initiation
Check in with yourself after building your to-do list... is this plan realistic?
Don't eat the frog! Try a different strategy, anything else.
(disclaimer: unless it works for you, then please carry on. we are all still different.)

References:

Time Perception in Adult ADHD: Findings from a Decade—A Review
UO Article: Get-In Focus Routine
llamalife.co
iOs app store: Llama Life

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