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It doesn’t seem just trite to think time is passing more quickly these days. I have a few of my own theories as to why, including excessive screen time (phones, computers, TVs) and forgetting to be grateful. However, through researching this phenomenon, I have come to discover and actualize that the lack of new experiences leads to a distorted perception of time. From childhood to early adulthood, we have many fresh experiences and learn countless new skills. As adults, though, our lives become more routine, and we experience fewer unfamiliar moments. As a result, our early years tend to be relatively overrepresented in our autobiographical memory and, on reflection, seem to have lasted longer. Of course, this means we can also slow time down later in life. We can alter our perceptions by keeping our brain active, continually learning skills and ideas, and exploring new places. Do different things as often as you can. Learn something new. Try something new. Go somewhere new. Pu