Understanding Time Blindness Challenges ADHD Lateness

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Alice Lovatt was always late, even as a child. She often felt embarrassed and stressed about her lateness.

At 22, Alice learned she had ADHD. This explained her \"time blindness,\" a real symptom.

Time blindness means not knowing how long things take. It comes from the brain and is common with ADHD.

Not everyone who is late has ADHD, however. Anxiety, control, or feeling important can also cause lateness.

Many tools can help people manage their time better. Smartwatches, lists, and breaking tasks into steps are useful.

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Why was Alice often late?

Alice was often late because she had ADHD, which caused her 'time blindness'.

What is time blindness?

Time blindness means not knowing how long things take, and it is a symptom of ADHD.

What can help people manage their time better?

Tools like smartwatches, lists, and breaking tasks into steps can help people manage their time better.

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