3 ADHD Traits That Mess Up Your Time Management

03/04/25 • 9 min

Time is precious, and managing it with ADHD?
That’s a whole other challenge.

In this episode, I’m breaking down three ADHD traits - time blindness, hyperfocus, and hormonal imbalance - that mess with your time management and sharing practical strategies to overcome them.

Key Takeaways:

Use external tools to tackle time blindness and build a sense of time.
Harness hyperfocus for productivity without losing track of hours.
Batch tasks and regulate your energy for better time control.

Whether you’re struggling to meet deadlines or just want to feel less overwhelmed, these ADHD-friendly tips will help you turn time into your greatest asset - no stress required.

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Time is precious, and managing it with ADHD?
That’s a whole other challenge.

In this episode, I’m breaking down three ADHD traits - time blindness, hyperfocus, and hormonal imbalance - that mess with your time management and sharing practical strategies to overcome them.

Key Takeaways:

Use external tools to tackle time blindness and build a sense of time.
Harness hyperfocus for productivity without losing track of hours.
Batch tasks and regulate your energy for better time control.

Whether you’re struggling to meet deadlines or just want to feel less overwhelmed, these ADHD-friendly tips will help you turn time into your greatest asset - no stress required.

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Previous Episode

How to Stop Procrastinating: ADHD Solutions for Task Paralysis

Have you ever found yourself stuck, unable to start something you want to do - whether it’s a work task, a hobby, or even just relaxing?

If you have ADHD, you know that task paralysis isn’t just about chores or obligations - it can strike anywhere, even with activities you enjoy.

In this episode, I break down why task paralysis happens and share 3 powerful strategies to help you start any task with ease.

Key Takeaways:

Break overwhelming tasks into micro-tasks for quick wins.
Use the "Big Build" strategy to turn procrastination into productive momentum.
Set up external cues that nudge your brain into action mode.

Procrastination isn’t laziness—it’s about working with your brain, not against it. This episode will help you understand what’s holding you back and how to overcome it on your terms.

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Next Episode

How to Manage Time Better with ADHD

If you’ve ever felt like hours disappear before you’ve had a chance to catch up, you’re not alone - especially if you have ADHD.

In this video, I’m breaking down why managing time with ADHD feels so hard and sharing six powerful strategies to take control of your schedule, work with your unique brain, and boost your productivity.

Key Takeaways

The truth about time blindness and how it impacts ADHD brains.
Practical techniques like externalizing time and flexible time-blocking.
How to reflect, adjust, and build a time management system that actually works for YOU.

Don’t let time slip away—take charge with tools and strategies tailored for ADHD.