Do We Perceive Time Differently During the Pandemic?
How participants experience the distortion of time is really the key to these findings.
Why Time Is Passing So Strangely
To really understand this phenomenon, remember how quickly things changed.
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We also have our memory to thank for this strange passing of time.
For example, time seems to pass slowly when youre on vacation exploring new-to-you cities or interesting tourist attractions.
The more emotions a situation generates, the more we remember it, says Madan.
Additionally, Madan says the transition from weekdays at work and weekends at home is no longer the same.
The brain has different ways of reacting to this.
Adding to this confusion is the uncertainty of the future, and not knowing when this will end.
If youre working from home or doing remote learning, confirm you are not staying in bed.
Getting ready and having a designated work station can help signal to the brain that it is focus time.
Manage Your Sleep Schedule
Were all dealing with a disruption in our sleep cycle.
But Hafeez says sleeping in, as tempting as it may be, is not the answer.
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