

Why New Experiences Make Life Feel Longer
9 snips Sep 19, 2024
Explore how embracing new experiences can enrich your life and alter your perception of time. Learn the neuroscience behind why novelty creates dense memories that make time feel slower. Discover practical tips for breaking routines, such as changing your daily habits. Be challenged to pursue two new experiences this year to enhance your life. Delve into the anticipation of upcoming events and its role in making days feel longer. Embrace deliberate living to create a more fulfilling and impactful reality!
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Dense vs. Thin Memories
- Childhood summers felt longer due to "dense memories" formed by new experiences.
- As adults, routines create "thin memories," making time seem faster.
Island Summer
- Ed Mylett describes his move to an island as feeling like the "longest summer" in 30 years.
- The new experiences create dense memories, slowing his time perception.
Brain's Energy Conservation
- Our brains conserve energy by focusing on the familiar, leading to "thin memories."
- Repetition creates fewer new perceptions, speeding up time perception.