Chronos vs Kairos: Why I think the Ancient Greeks understanding of time can help an ADHD Brain.

  “Chronos time will eat us alive if we do not constantly keep track of it and try to control it.” Environment is a huge factor with our brains. It’s a given that ADHD brains need more recovery. We are working so much harder to process what can look like simple, everyday tasks, and that daily drain can be real. When I first read about the Ancient Greek mythology around timing, it hit me hard. Only  now am I realising why. Let me first explain the difference between the two in simple terms, and then I’ll put them into an ADHD world.  Jaw dropping. Chronos  is quantitative time. Hours, minutes and seconds. Let’s face it, we can’t get away from this. Meetings, appointments, school runs. It’s like every single second of the day needs to be accounted for. If you’re reading this and feel sick already, keep reading. Kairos  is different. Kairos is qualitative time. It’s about the moment. The meaning of the time rather than how much of it has passed. Ever been in your f...