Why time flies so fast and how to slow it down

Why the perception of time is changing

Of course, days always pass at the same speed; with age, only the person's perception of them changes. There are several reasons why this is happening.

Lack of new experience

Each new event in life brings fresh emotions and impressions. The more varied the days, the slower they pass. Remember childhood and adolescence: the first friend, the first trouble, the first love and the first alcoholic drink - all this filled us and formed new sensations.

In adulthood, however, there are few new impressions, and life is like the road home after a long journey.

We are guided by familiar signs, travel time flies faster. The same thing happens with the perception of life when we are not experiencing new experiences.

Low dopamine hormone levels

Dopamine is a pleasure hormone. It regulates the perception of time: the more there is, the slower time is felt. The hormone is released when we experience new experiences and live an eventful life. However, as you grow older, the amount of dopamine decreases, which is why there is a feeling of passing days.

How to slow down time

Diversify everyday life as much as possible

Do what you've never done. Take unusual actions that can increase your production of the pleasure hormone. New food, new knowledge, new places - all this will help slow down time. Go beyond the usual.

Enjoy what is already familiar

Try not to live in autopilot mode, notice the positive things in everyday things. Whether you are drinking coffee, picking up children from kindergarten, talking to a colleague - be grateful for every experience.

Enjoy the little things that make up your life.

If you feel like time is passing too quickly, you are not alone. Follow these simple tips, and you will notice that life is not only filled with bright colors, but also ceased to be so fleeting.