CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Balancing your attention skills could be why you're always late.
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Time blindness is not an actual medical condition, but it's a way to talk about the concept of losing track of time.
Some people, experts say, are more likely to have it than others.
It all comes down to two things: something called automatic and directed attention.
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1. Automatic attention: paying attention to things you enjoy. It can lead you to get so focused on something that you lose track of time.
2. Directed attention: used to engage in things you have to do, like work and chores.
Time blindness happens when you can't balance the two, with extreme cases including autism or ADHD.
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But for others, it's more manageable. Experts recommend if you have trouble being on time, consider setting a timer, and try to plan how long each activity will take.
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