What is time blindness?

Time blindness is the difficulty sensing the passage of time, estimating how long tasks take, noticing when it’s time to switch, or remembering upcoming commitments. It’s common for people with ADHD and often shows up as missed meetings, late starts, or disrupted transitions.

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Common signs

• Losing track of time while hyperfocused
• Missing subtle notifications or calendar pings
• Under or overestimating how long tasks take
• Trouble switching from one activity to the next

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Why traditional reminders fail

Standard app notifications are easy to miss for ADHD users: small notifications, quiet sounds, or banners that appear while you’re deep in work or away from your screen. If a reminder isn’t impossible to ignore, it often doesn’t help with time blindness.

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How In Your Face helps with time blindness

In Your Face is designed to make alerts unmissable so you actually switch to your next task or meeting on time.

• Full-screen alerts that block your display at the right moment so you can’t miss the cue to switch.
• Auto-detects video call links for Zoom, Teams, Meet, and many others, letting you join with one click.
• Calendar sync with iCloud, Google, and Outlook through Apple Calendar to ensure every meeting and task reminder triggers on time.
• Snooze and customize: per-event settings, adjustable snooze lengths, alert sounds, and themes help you tune reminders to how your brain notices time.
• Available on Mac and iPhone with the same “unmissable” philosophy. Made with ADHD, focus issues, and time blindness in mind.

Many users with ADHD say full-screen, persistent alerts prevent missed meetings when focus drifts.

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What In Your Face feels like to use

1. Add your calendars.
2. Keep working without checking the clock constantly.
3. When it’s time, a full-screen alert stops you, shows the event, and offers Join or Snooze. You switch tasks on time, consistently.

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Quick tips for managing time blindness

• Set one decisive alert at the real switch moment (not 30 minutes early).
• Use travel time so “leave now” alerts are accurate.
• Snooze with intent: use short, specific snoozes (5–10 minutes) so you stay flexible without drifting.
• Pair visual and sound cues, combining the full-screen alert with an alert sound for a stronger signal.

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FAQs

Does In Your Face work if I miss small notifications?
Yes. The alert takes over your screen and requires an action, so it’s hard to ignore.

Will In Your Face help if I hyperfocus?
Yes. It interrupts focus just at the right time with a clear, full-screen cue.

Which calendars and video apps are supported?
Works with any calendar connected to Apple Calendar (iCloud, Google, Outlook) and detects links for many video conferencing services.

On what platforms is In Your Face available?
Available for Mac and iPhone users seeking calm producitvity tools.