Why Does Time Seem to Fly When We're Happy?

Time seems to fly when we're happy because our brain is busy having fun. When you are playing, laughing, or enjoying yourself, your brain doesn’t pay much attention to the clock, it just enjoys the moment. But when you’re bored or stressed, your brain notices every second passing by. It’s like when you’re at a party and don’t realize how late it is, but when you're stuck in traffic, time feels endless.

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Examples

  1. When you're at a birthday party, time seems to pass by quickly because you're having fun.
  2. You don’t realize how long your school day was until it’s over and you’re home with friends.
  3. A movie feels shorter when you are deeply into the story.

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