Does life feel like it’s speeding up? How to slow down time in 2025

Research shows that our perception of time is influenced by novelty and routine—time seems to fly when we’re bored or stuck in repetitive patterns, while new experiences make time feel longer.

This phenomenon, linked to how our brain processes memories, explains why time feels shorter when looking back on routine periods. To improve time perception, it’s helpful to embrace new experiences, be more mindful, and occasionally change up routines—though it’s important to balance novelty with the comfort that established habits provide.

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