Why Your Brain Feels “Too Fast” at Year-End — The Cold-Season Time Illusion Explained
• The feeling of time speeding up at year-end is due to a mix of psychological stress, environmental factors, and neurological changes.
• Shorter days and less sunlight disrupt our internal clocks, leading to fatigue and potentially seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
• Prioritizing self-care, managing stress, and practicing mindfulness can help regulate our perception of time during the cold season.
The cold-season time illusion explained in detail
As the year draws to a close and the cold season settles in, many of us experience a peculiar sensation: time seems to accelerate, and our brains feel like they're working in overdrive. This phenomenon isn't merely a figment of our imagination; it's rooted in a complex interplay of psychological, environmental, and neurological factors.
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