The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course
This is a podcast for those of us who feel we have a lot to learn about ADHD!
My name is Donae Cannon- I'm an occupational therapist, a certified coach, a parent of more than one child with ADHD, and I have ADHD. I've been learning about ADHD for a while now, and I'm still learning new things. Welcome to the Crash Course- let's dive in...
The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course
Ep 133: ADHD & Time Blindness: Practical Strategies That Work in Real Life
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If you’ve ever thought something would take 10 minutes… and it took 2 hours (or the opposite), you’re not alone.
Time management with ADHD isn’t just about planners or discipline—it starts with something deeper: your ability to feel time.
In this video, I break down:
- Why time perception is so hard with ADHD
- The “time as a second language” analogy
- How underestimating and overestimating time both create problems
- Practical, compassionate strategies that actually help
This is not about shame. And it’s not about pretending ADHD is a superpower.
It’s about working with your brain in a realistic, supportive way.
Timestamps
00:00 – Why time management is so hard with ADHD
01:00 – Time as a “second language” analogy
02:00 – Underestimating vs overestimating time
02:45 – Why overestimating leads to overwhelm & shutdown
03:00 – Strategy #1: Externalizing time (visual timers)
03:45 – Strategy #2: Practice estimating time (make it a game)
04:30 – Why time may never feel intuitive (and that’s okay)
04:45 – Real-life story: losing track of time in Rome
05:30 – Strategy #3: Buffering your time
06:00 – How to make buffering actually work (without frustration)
06:40 – Final thoughts + support options