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Episode Overview

Time blindness isn't a character flaw...it's a neurological reality. Every time management system out there is designed for brains that can estimate how long things take, maintain focus on demand, and generate motivation consistently.

ADHD brains can't do any of that.

Stop forcing neurotypical productivity methods onto your neurodivergent brain and learn what actually works: energy management over time management, dopamine-first strategies, and systems designed for time blindness.

What You'll Learn

Why Traditional Time Management Fails ADHD Brains:

How time blindness affects ADHD entrepreneurs (thinking something takes 20 minutes, then 3 hours later...)

Why time blocking doesn't work for brains that hyperfocus for 3 hours or can't focus for 3 minutes

The "early bird" myth and why forcing morning routines is self-sabotage for many ADHD brains

How planning paralysis keeps you from actually executing

5 Strategies That Actually Work for ADHD Time Management:

Energy Management Over Time Management - Organize by energy levels, not clock hours (protect your 2-3 peak hours for revenue tasks)

The Two-List System - One must-do task per day + optional can-do list (stop overwhelming yourself with 47 tasks)

Time Anchors Instead of Time Blocks - Attach tasks to natural rhythms ("after coffee" not "9 AM")

The Dopamine-First Approach - Start with enjoyable tasks to generate dopamine, THEN tackle hard stuff (opposite of "eat the frog")

External Accountability Beats Willpower - Body doubling, accountability partners, public commitments work better than self-discipline

Key Takeaways

Time blindness is neurological, not a personal failing

ADHD brains have 2-3 peak productivity hours per day—protect them fiercely

Energy management beats time management for neurodivergent entrepreneurs

Dopamine-first approach works better than forcing yourself to do hard tasks first

External accountability replaces unreliable internal motivation

Time anchors provide structure without rigidity

Stop system-hopping and build ONE that works with your brain

Rapid-Fire ADHD Time Tips

Always late? Triple your time estimates

Forget everything? Voice memos immediately

Can't start tasks? Lower the barrier ("write one sentence" not "write whole post")

Easily distracted? Work in public spaces for external structure

Schedules don't stick? Try task-based days (Content Monday, Client Tuesday)

Resources Mentioned

📚 Flow First Book - Waitlist

The complete guide to building a business around your ADHD energy cycles

→ https://sociallyausome.com/books/flowfirst

🎓 ADHDpreneur Academy

ADHD-friendly systems for energy management and sustainable productivity

→ https://sociallyausome.com/academy

🎯 Focused & Free Membership

Accountability and systems that work with time blindness

→ https://sociallyausome.com/membership

🎧 Secret Podcast

Unfiltered ADHD time and energy management strategies

→ https://sociallyausome.com/secretpodcast

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About The ADHD CEO

Hosted by Alyece Smith, ADHD Business Coach & Founder of Socially Ausome™

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