From: Why Does Time Feel Like It Speeds Up as We Get Older?
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Can slowing down your pace of life change how you experience time?

Rushing through life can make time feel like it flies. Slowing down can help you enjoy moments more and make time feel longer.

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Try to take breaks during busy days to notice your surroundings.

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