I Have ADHD Podcast 44 ADHD + Time Blindness
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Feb 18, 2020 Explore the challenges of time management from a personal ADHD perspective. The host shares a relatable wedding planning experience, illustrating the struggle with time blindness. Discover the dichotomy of impulsivity versus long-term planning and gain insights into overcoming procrastination. You'll find practical strategies to enhance life organization and tackle the complexities of balancing immediate tasks with future goals.
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Wedding Planning Overwhelmed By Now
- Kristin describes planning her wedding at 22 while juggling work and a senior recital, which led her to postpone many decisions.
- The wedding felt disorganized afterward and caused prolonged anxiety because she left planning until the last months.
Time Blindness Comes From Frontal-Lobe Limits
- ADHD creates 'time blindness' because underdeveloped frontal lobes impair organizing behavior across time.
- This makes people with ADHD controlled by the immediate present rather than long-term goals.
Neuroplasticity Enables Lasting Change
- Neuroplasticity means ADHD-related habits can improve through repeated practice and new routines.
- Kristin lists personal achievements as evidence that brains can change with effort.