Have you ever noticed that time seems to pass more quickly as we get older? It’s a phenomenon that many of us have experienced, but have you ever wondered why that is? Let’s break it down.

As children, everything is new and exciting, which leads to stronger and more detailed memories. These memories are like time stamps in our memory, making it easier for us to remember events and giving us the illusion that time passes slowly. Think back to the endless summer days and how each moment felt like an eternity.

But as we get older, routines become more entrenched and fewer new experiences are stored as vivid memories. This lack of temporal landmarks gives us the feeling that time is speeding up. What’s more, every year we accumulate more years makes up a smaller part of our total life experience, which contributes even more to the feeling that time is speeding up.

So the next time you wonder why time seems to fly by, remember: it’s all about memories and the way our brains process the passage of time. Savour every moment, cherish the memories you create and make the most of the time you have. Time may pass quickly, but what really matters are the memories we create along the way.

Source

https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/why-does-time-seem-to-fly-as-we-get-older