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Musician Alice Lovatt Overcomes ADHD with Time Management Hacks

1/5/2026

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Alice Lovatt, a musician from Liverpool, England, was diagnosed with ADHD at age 22, which explains her long-standing lateness.
Experts Russell Barkley and Stephanie Sarkis say time blindness stems from executive function issues in the brain.
She uses coping cards, smartwatches for alerts, and breaks tasks into smaller steps.
Lovatt now relies on time management apps and detailed lists, learning her morning routine takes longer than she thought.

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Story summary

Alice Lovatt, a musician from Liverpool, England, was diagnosed with ADHD at age 22, which explains her long-standing lateness.
Experts Russell Barkley and Stephanie Sarkis say time blindness stems from executive function issues in the brain.
She uses coping cards, smartwatches for alerts, and breaks tasks into smaller steps.
Lovatt now relies on time management apps and detailed lists, learning her morning routine takes longer than she thought.