Why Days Felt Longer When You Were A Kid

Why does life seem to accelerate as we get older? We examine the science behind our changing time perception. Our internal clock is not fixed. As we age, the psychology of time shifts, causing years to feel shorter even when our daily routines remain constant. This phenomenon is rooted in how our brains process new data and organize the events of our daily lives. By analyzing the mechanics of memory formation, we can see how the accumulation of events dictates our subjective experience of the past. Life is essentially a journey defined by the density of these stored memories. When we track the rate of our life experiences, we gain a clearer understanding of why some periods feel like they disappear in an instant. Subscribe for weekly cognitive breakdowns, and comment below on which age you felt time start to speed up. 0:00 Why does time seem to accelerate? 0:55 The trap of the daily routine 2:46 The highlight reel effect 4:23 The secret to reclaiming your time