From: Why Years Fly By: The Psychology of Time Speeding Up As We Age
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If time feels finite, how does that change your priorities?

The awareness that time seems to accelerate can be a powerful motivator. It encourages us to think about what truly matters to us and how we're spending our precious moments. This isn't about panicking, but about living with intention – choosing experiences, relationships, and activities that bring genuine joy and fulfillment, rather than simply letting time slip by unnoticed.

Action

Identify three things you genuinely want to do or achieve in the next year that you've been putting off, and take one small step towards the first one this week.

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