2024年湖北省新八校协作体高三10月联考
Our Eastern Shore house has a quarter-mile walkway over the water to a dock (甲板). The first time we walked it, there was so much to see, but yesterday, it felt like the walk to the dock took seconds. 16
Research published in Scientific Reports suggests how you perceive the passage of time is related to the amount of new perceptual information you absorb. 17 And your brain has more to process. That makes the passage of time feel longer; as you age and encounter fewer new things, your brain processes less, and time seems to speed up. So how do we slow the passage of time?
18 Engage in hobbies or learning experiences that push you beyond your comfort zone. This focused engagement not only stimulates your mind but also makes your experiences more enriching. When you reflect on these activities later, the time you spent will seem more substantial and memorable.
Then apply the power of what psychologists call prospective timing. It involves predicting future outcomes and planning activities. Go on vacation in a month. 19 Stick a note on the fridge. Looking forward to something can make the wait feel longer and the anticipation sweeter.
As Eagle man says, “Doing new things, or even simple changes like taking a different route to work, rearranging your office, or brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand, can be beneficial. 20 This is because you are forcing your brain off its usual routine of doing things in the same way every day.”
Since time is your most valuable resource, why not make it seem to last longer?
A．Hold that thought.
B．Put the date on your calendar.
C．Immerse yourself in challenging activities.
D．When you’re young, so many things seem new.
E．Time seems to pass more quickly as we age, and for good reason.
F．As a result, when I look back, my sense of that time is compressed.
G．These actions make it feel as though you are extending your time a bit.
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