The more stressed we are, the less likely we are to be focused and present on the moment—we’re just trying to get through the day as quickly as possible. When we do that, we don’t have time to take in our surroundings and build detailed memories. Thus, our perception of time flies.If the theory that we experience time in relation to our years alive carries any weight, it makes sense that a way to curb it might be to stop comparing our present time with our entire life. In other words: live in the moment. When you’re focused on the present, you’re thinking about the absolute, not relative, value of time. And there are a few ways to go about this.
