Why Does Time Seem to Fly When You're Having Fun?

Imagine you're playing your favorite game. You're so focused on the action that you don't notice how much time has passed, it feels like just a minute, but it's actually been an hour! That's why time seems to fly when you're having fun. On the flip side, if you're stuck in class and the teacher is going too slow, it feels like forever, that's when time drags on.

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Examples

  1. Playing with your friends at the park feels like it lasts just a few minutes, but it’s actually been hours.
  2. Waiting in line for a movie seems to take forever, especially if you're not excited about the film.
  3. Eating your favorite snack makes time pass by quickly because everything feels fun and delicious.

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