How much does your focus on past, present, or future change your feeling of time?

Paying attention to the present moment can make time feel fuller and richer.

Practice mindfulness or meditation to stay more present.

What else is in this exploration

4 evidence blocks4 perspectives4 visualizations3 media resources7 rabbit holes

evidence

Older adults process information more slowly, which may alter their experience of time.

evidence

As we age, each year is a smaller fraction of our total life, making time feel faster.

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New and unusual experiences make time feel like it lasts longer.