Get the Free Time Estimation Worksheet to estimate tasks more accurately and plan realistic time blocks

Build confidence in planning by estimating tasks, checking actual time, and adjusting what you do next for ND adults, students, and educators

Time Estimation Worksheet

What's Included?

  • One-page PDF worksheet for planning and reflection (printable)
  • Space to name the task and list each step with time estimates
  • Boxes to record actual time using a kitchen timer or phone
  • Compare estimate vs actual and note what you learned
  • Discussion prompts to plan how you will estimate better next time

What Can You Do With the Free Time Estimation Worksheet?

Get Realistic Time Estimates

with estimate vs actual to calibrate planning

Break Tasks Into Clear Steps

by listing steps before you start the work

Track Progress And Adjust

so you can learn from gaps and improve next time

Get Your Free Time Estimation Worksheet

Time Estimation Worksheet

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FAQs

Is this worksheet for adults or students?

Yes. It works for both and for classroom or home use.

Do I need a special timer to use this?

No. A kitchen timer or phone stopwatch works well.

Can I reuse it for many tasks?

Yes. Print copies or duplicate a blank PDF page as needed.

How long does setup take?

Only a few minutes to list steps and estimates before you begin.

Is it fillable?

No. It is a printable PDF you can fill out by hand or annotate using your preferred PDF viewer.

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Who Created This Resource

We build simple, low-friction executive function tools shaped by lived neurodivergent experience and professional training, so you get clear steps that fit real life.

CHRIS HANSON  //  Founder of Life Skills Advocate

Hi, I’m Chris. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to the Seattle area in 2008. I am a neurodivergent adult and a former special education teacher. In 2019 I started Life Skills Advocate to create the kind of practical support I wished I had in high school and early adulthood.

I have about eight years of classroom experience and more than twenty years of lived experience with ADHD and anxiety. My work focuses on simple systems that reduce overwhelm at school, work, and home. I care about clear steps, realistic follow through, and tools that fit real life.

Outside of work I enjoy time with my wife and son, gardening, and racquetball. I am grateful for the community that uses our resources and shares feedback so we can keep improving together.

Chris 

AMY SIPPL  //  Content Specialist

Hi, I’m Amy, a Minnesota-based content specialist at Life Skills Advocate and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I support families, educators, and adults with resources that make learning and daily routines easier.

I hold a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University and undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota. For over a decade I have worked with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults in home, school, and clinic settings.

My writing centers on practical strategies that respect autonomy and reduce overwhelm. I aim for clear explanations, doable next steps, and tools that help people use their strengths in everyday life.

Amy

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