What is time blindness?
01 May 2026
A woman and man on a video call.
In this moment:
Heleen Van Grootven
One of the big things about ADHD is time blindness.
Heleen Van Grootven explains how time blindness impacts her approach to working.
This is a snippet from her excellent Call for Insights: Finding joy in your role.
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
“Thanks for making me feel so confident about myself.” | “I'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!” | “A simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.” | “Simon is one of the best people that I've ever met to have conversations with. He's so grounded in his way of thinking and articulates his thoughts so well and his feelings and his knowledge about community and everything.”
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