Can understanding time perception reduce stress about time flying?

Knowing that feeling rushed is normal can help you be kinder to yourself and plan better for meaningful experiences.

Plan regular breaks and reflect on your day to keep a sense of control over time.

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Children perceive time as passing more slowly because they experience many new events, which make...

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Repetitive daily routines reduce the brain’s attention to time, making it feel like it’s passing ...

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Emotional intensity and attention can slow down or speed up our perception of time.