Time Blindness and ADHD: Melissa Ludwig's Seven Insights
Episode Overview
Understanding the seven ways neurodivergent individuals experience time blindness Insights on hyperfixation and its impact on task completion Tips on setting alarms and managing time effectively Exploring the impact of painful memories and emotional time perception Encouraging awareness and personal growth through self-reflection
Time is simply an emotion. And as we have spent the last few episodes talking about, we can struggle with regulating those. This is nothing more than that. I want you to keep that in mind. Time is simply an emotion.
Imagine being so engrossed in one task that the rest of your to-do list vanishes into thin air. In this episode of #HotMessSuccess, Melissa Ludwig unpacks the concept of 'time blindness' and how it uniquely affects those with ADHD. Melissa dives into seven distinct ways neurodivergent people experience time differently, from hyperfixation on single tasks to the struggle of making future plans.
She also touches on the emotional weight of painful memories that feel as fresh as yesterday, no matter how much time has passed. By sharing her own experiences, Melissa offers practical advice on managing these challenges, like setting alarms and breaking tasks into manageable chunks. Whether you or someone you love grapples with ADHD, this episode provides a compassionate look at the daily hurdles and how to navigate them.
Join Melissa as she sheds light on these often misunderstood aspects of ADHD, aiming to foster greater self-awareness and better relationships.