Why Does Time Feel Different When You're Bored or Excited?

Imagine you're waiting for the bus, and it feels like forever. But when you're playing your favorite game, the minutes pass by quickly! This happens because our brains pay more attention to things that are interesting or exciting. When we’re bored, our brain is less busy, so time seems slower, just like when you watch a clock tick one second at a time. But when something fun happens, the brain gets extra busy and misses some of those ticks, making time feel faster.