Overview

• Psychologist Marc Wittmann explains that the perception of time speeding up with age is a universal phenomenon linked to memory and routine.
• Studies show that as people age, the last ten years of their lives feel increasingly shorter, with this effect stabilizing around the age of 60 to 70.
• Routine activities reduce the formation of new, distinct memories, making time feel compressed in hindsight.
• Novelty and emotional intensity slow perceived time, as seen in experiences like travel, meeting new people, or significant life events.
• Experts suggest introducing small changes or new experiences in daily life to counteract the feeling of time flying by.