Why Time Management Feels So Hard – And What Time Blindness Has to Do With It
⏰ If your child always seems to be rushing, procrastinating, or completely losing track of time, you’re not alone – and neither is your child. Many students struggle with time management , but for those with ADHD or executive functioning challenges, it’s often more than just poor habits. It’s something called time blindness , and it’s genuine. What exactly do we mean by “time management” anyway? We often think of time management as simply being organized or getting things done on time. However, it’s actually much deeper than that. Time management is a key executive function – a set of mental skills that help us plan, prioritize, initiate tasks, and follow through. For students, time management shows up in many ways: Starting homework before it’s urgent Estimating how long something will take Breaking projects into smaller chunks Arriving on time and prepared When executive function skills are underdeveloped, these tasks feel overwhelming or even impossible. That’s where time bli...