#time-perception

#time-perception

Sam sits in his noisy apartment, surrounded by the distractions of his digital life. His research is scattered across a dozen tabs. He writes a sentence, then deletes it. Doubt creeps in: "Is this the right way to start?" Before long, he's scrolling through social media, half-heartedly checking his email, and staring at his chaotic desk-a mirror of his cluttered mind. After two hours, he has little to show for it but frustration and dread.

When we are happily engaged in an activity, especially when we are eagerly working toward a desired goal, times seem to flow freely. The adage that time flies when you are having fun has been empirically demonstrated.