“Why Does Time Feel Faster as You Get Older? The Psychology of Time

Why does time feel faster as you get older? Why did childhood summers feel endless, while entire years now seem to disappear? The clock hasn't changed. A day is still 24 hours. But the way your brain experiences, remembers, and pays attention to time can change dramatically. In this video, we explore the psychology behind subjective time perception, memory, attention, novelty, routine, and aging—and why childhood can feel so much longer than adulthood. You'll discover: Why childhood feels longer Why years seem to disappear as you get older How memory affects our perception of time Why routine can make years blur together How attention changes the feeling of time Why novelty creates stronger memories Why boring moments feel slow but years can feel fast Whether you can actually make life feel richer and more memorable