Time, creating more of it

We can alter how we perceive time. Maybe you feel like time is really scarce, learn about the psychology of how to make time feel more plentiful!

[00:00] Intro

[01:49] Time and awe

[05:34] Time perception

[09:29] Buying time

[11:50] Making your life seem longer

[15:30] What did we learn today?

References:

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