Time blindness makes commuting stressful—five minutes evaporates, the train door shuts, and the day starts frazzled. This toolkit combines sensory cues, realistic buffers, and Chaos automations so you arrive centred instead of apologising.
See Time, Don’t Just Measure It
Visual countdowns everywhere
Place a large analogue clock by the front door, run a tablet timer in the kitchen, and let Chaos display departure countdowns on your watch. The ADHD Foundation notes that visible timers ease transitions for neurodivergent adults.[1]
Chunk the getting-ready stages
Split your morning into micro-blocks—breakfast, meds, bag check, shoes—and set Chaos to nudge each phase. Link to our morning ritual guide for the evening prep that makes this workable.
Build Buffers into the Calendar
Let Chaos factor in travel and delays
Sync train timetables and typical traffic. Chaos keeps an eye on service alerts and nudges you earlier when a delay threatens your arrival. Microsoft’s Work Trend Index shows workers crave tools that strip away digital debt and help them reclaim focus time.[2]
Reward punctual departures
Use Chaos to log on-time departures and release a mini dopamine reward—tea from your favourite café or a podcast chapter—so consistency feels satisfying.
Time blindness doesn’t have to derail your commute. Let Chaos translate minutes into tangible cues while you focus on starting the day grounded.