From: Why Years Fly By: The Psychology of Time Speeding Up As We Age
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How can you 'slow down' time in your daily life?

If time feels faster because of routine and fewer new memories, we can actively work to reverse that. Seeking out new experiences, even small ones, can help. Try a new route to work, learn a simple skill, or visit a part of your city you've never explored. These fresh inputs create new memory markers, making your days feel richer and longer in retrospect.

Action

Commit to one 'new' experience each week: try a new recipe, visit a different park, or learn five new facts about a random topic.

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