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Why does time feel like it speeds up as you get older?

As we age, time feels like it’s hitting the fast-forward button because our brains stop encoding as many new, vivid memories[1][6]. When life becomes a series of repetitive routines, our brains compress these familiar experiences into smaller memory slots, making the past feel like a blur[1][3]. Plus, as we get older, cognitive processing speed can decline, further thinning out the detail in our daily records[6].

To make your weeks feel longer and more memorable, try a micro-adventure: take a completely different route to work or visit a new neighborhood this weekend to force your brain out of autopilot[1][3].

Want to try naming your next week to see if it helps you remember it better?