📖 Read Full Show Notes: https://sociallyausome.com/post/adhd-time-management-lie-what-actually-worksEpisode OverviewTime 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 LearnWhy 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 minutesThe "early bird" myth and why forcing morning routines is self-sabotage for many ADHD brainsHow planning paralysis keeps you from actually executing5 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-disciplineKey TakeawaysTime blindness is neurological, not a personal failingADHD brains have 2-3 peak productivity hours per day—protect them fiercelyEnergy management beats time management for neurodivergent entrepreneursDopamine-first approach works better than forcing yourself to do hard tasks firstExternal accountability replaces unreliable internal motivationTime anchors provide structure without rigidityStop system-hopping and build ONE that works with your brainRapid-Fire ADHD Time TipsAlways late? Triple your time estimatesForget everything? Voice memos immediatelyCan't start tasks? Lower the barrier ("write one sentence" not "write whole post")Easily distracted? Work in public spaces for external structureSchedules don't stick? Try task-based days (Content Monday, Client Tuesday)Resources Mentioned📚 Flow First Book - WaitlistThe complete guide to building a business around your ADHD energy cycles→ https://sociallyausome.com/books/flowfirst🎓 ADHDpreneur AcademyADHD-friendly systems for energy management and sustainable productivity→ https://sociallyausome.com/academy🎯 Focused & Free MembershipAccountability and systems that work with time blindness→ https://sociallyausome.com/membership🎧 Secret PodcastUnfiltered ADHD time and energy management strategies→ https://sociallyausome.com/secretpodcast📱 Connect on Instagram: @socially.ausomeAbout The ADHD CEOHosted by Alyece Smith, ADHD Business Coach & Founder of Socially Ausome™New episodes weekly featuring real strategies for building profitable businesses with ADHD—no shame, no hustle culture, just systems that work with neurodivergent brains.Subscribe & Review: Help other ADHD entrepreneurs find this show!Share Your Win: Tag @socially.ausome with your time management breakthroughFull blog post with all strategies, examples, and FAQs:→ https://sociallyausome.com/post/adhd-time-management-lie-what-actually-works#ADHDEntrepreneur #TimeBlindness #ADHDProductivity #NeurodivergentBusiness #ADHDTimeManagement #EnergyManagement #ADHDEntrepreneurship

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