ADHD and executive functioning, in plain language.
Practical, judgment-free writing on time blindness, focus, and getting started, from Dr. Casey Simon, a therapist with a doctorate in clinical psychology who works with ADHD clients. No hustle culture, no shame.
Latest articles
What's new in TimeTaps: the Apple Watch app, iOS 27, and a big reliability pass
A roundup of recent releases, including the Apple Watch app, full iOS 27 support, and a wide sweep of fixes and accessibility work.
How to break a task into steps when your brain refuses to
Break it into smaller steps is advice everyone gives and nobody explains. Here is the actual mechanics, from first physical actions to three worked examples.
Why most productivity advice fails ADHD brains, and what to use instead
To-do lists, planners, habits, eating the frog: most advice assumes a brain ADHD does not always have. Here are four principles that work instead.
Studying with ADHD: a sprint-based plan for a week of classes
Long library sessions and "study every day" were never built for an ADHD brain. Here is a week-shaped plan of sprints, breaks, and a Sunday setup that actually fits.
ADHD waiting mode: why a 3 pm appointment can swallow the whole day
A 3 pm appointment can freeze an entire day before it even starts. Here is why waiting mode happens, and how to give the empty gap a shape you can actually use.
Hyperfocus: the other side of time blindness, and how to work with it
An intense, absorbing focus state where hours disappear. Why it happens, its real costs, and exit strategies for when it is time to stop.
Why streak apps backfire for ADHD, and what a streak that forgives looks like
One missed day resets the counter to zero, and the shame that follows often ends the habit for good. Here is a kinder way to design a streak.
Body doubling for ADHD: why working near someone helps, and how to get it when you are alone
Working alongside someone who is also working, with no supervision and no conversation, can turn a stuck task into a doable one. Here is how to set it up, even solo.
Your first week with TimeTaps: a gentle setup guide
One small thing to try each day for a week, from naming your hamster to reading your own focus insights. No account, no rush.
What is time blindness, and how to work with it
Why ADHD brains lose track of time, what is actually happening underneath, and concrete ways to make time visible again.
The hardest part is starting: ADHD and task initiation
Task initiation is a real executive-function skill, not a character flaw. Here is why starting is so hard, and seven ways to lower the activation energy.
Pomodoro for ADHD: why short sprints work, and how to adjust them
The classic 25-minute timer helps a lot of ADHD brains, and frustrates others. Here is the why, plus how to tune the intervals to fit you.
Beating burnout without the shame spiral
ADHD burnout is not laziness. A therapist's take on the shame cycle, why willpower runs out, and how to build systems that are kind to your brain.
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