A result from the quiz How Do You Lose Track of Time?
The Optimist
Everything feels like it'll take five minutes. It never does.
You lose time by underestimating it. In your head every job is quick and every journey is short, so your days are packed tight and you're always catching up.
The fix is data, not willpower: find out how long things really take.
Things to try
- Time three everyday jobs this week and write down how long they really took.
- Add half again to every estimate.
- Leave a gap between plans, even 15 minutes.
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The other results
How Do You Lose Track of Time?
- The Tunnel
When something grabs you, the rest of the world disappears. - The Transition Trap
Time leaks away in the gaps between one thing and the next. - Now or Not Now
The future doesn't feel real until it's suddenly today.
This quiz is for reflection, not diagnosis. Only a qualified clinician can diagnose ADHD. In crisis? Call Samaritans on 116 123, text SHOUT to 85258, or call 999 in an emergency.