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ADHD Time Blindness: The Now vs. Not Now Problem Explained
Have you ever had something on your to-do list for weeks - something you knew needed to happen - and you just couldn't make yourself start it? And then one day the deadline got close enough, the stakes got real enough, and suddenly you were doing it fast, wondering why you couldn't have just done this sooner?
That experience has a name. It's called the now versus not now problem, and it's one of the most clarifying frameworks for understanding how the ADHD brain experiences time.
In this solo episode, Jorie breaks down Dr. Russell Barkley's research on ADHD and time - specifically the idea that the ADHD brain doesn't experience time as a continuous line the way neurotypical brains do. Instead, time gets sorted into two categories: now and not now. And not now? It basically doesn't exist. It doesn't feel real, urgent, or pressing — even when you logically know it's coming.
Jorie also shares her own experience — from being the last-minute term paper person to waiting until guests are walking in to clean the house — and how understanding this pattern changed the way she works with it.
💬 Where does now vs. not now show up most in your life? DM Jorie on Instagram
RESOURCES
Timetimer - https://timetimer.com/
ADHD and Time Blindness Season 1 Ep 4 - https://rss.com/podcasts/adhd-and/2263189
🔗 Ready to work on this with someone who gets it? Apply for Private ADHD Coaching
🎤 Interested in having Jorie speak at your event, summit, or podcast? Learn More!
📩 Get weekly ADHD insights delivered to your inbox: Jorie's Substack and Newsletters
RATE & REVIEW:
If this episode resonated, please follow the show & leave a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/adhdand
ADHD &... with Jorie Houlihan is a podcast for women with ADHD who are tired of trying harder - and ready to understand how their brain works. New episodes drop every week.
Disclaimer: Jorie Houlihan and the "ADHD &..." podcast are not medical professionals. The information shared in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding your specific health needs.
Theme music: Jorie Houlihan + GarageBand
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By Jorie HoulihanHave you ever had something on your to-do list for weeks - something you knew needed to happen - and you just couldn't make yourself start it? And then one day the deadline got close enough, the stakes got real enough, and suddenly you were doing it fast, wondering why you couldn't have just done this sooner?
That experience has a name. It's called the now versus not now problem, and it's one of the most clarifying frameworks for understanding how the ADHD brain experiences time.
In this solo episode, Jorie breaks down Dr. Russell Barkley's research on ADHD and time - specifically the idea that the ADHD brain doesn't experience time as a continuous line the way neurotypical brains do. Instead, time gets sorted into two categories: now and not now. And not now? It basically doesn't exist. It doesn't feel real, urgent, or pressing — even when you logically know it's coming.
Jorie also shares her own experience — from being the last-minute term paper person to waiting until guests are walking in to clean the house — and how understanding this pattern changed the way she works with it.
💬 Where does now vs. not now show up most in your life? DM Jorie on Instagram
RESOURCES
Timetimer - https://timetimer.com/
ADHD and Time Blindness Season 1 Ep 4 - https://rss.com/podcasts/adhd-and/2263189
🔗 Ready to work on this with someone who gets it? Apply for Private ADHD Coaching
🎤 Interested in having Jorie speak at your event, summit, or podcast? Learn More!
📩 Get weekly ADHD insights delivered to your inbox: Jorie's Substack and Newsletters
RATE & REVIEW:
If this episode resonated, please follow the show & leave a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/adhdand
ADHD &... with Jorie Houlihan is a podcast for women with ADHD who are tired of trying harder - and ready to understand how their brain works. New episodes drop every week.
Disclaimer: Jorie Houlihan and the "ADHD &..." podcast are not medical professionals. The information shared in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding your specific health needs.
Theme music: Jorie Houlihan + GarageBand