Awe makes time feel more abundant
What they found
Feeling awe - at a view, a piece of music, a vast idea - makes time feel more abundant, leaves people less impatient, and more willing to give their time to others.
How they know
Across three experiments, people were led to feel awe (versus happiness or a neutral state), then reported how time-pressed they felt and how they chose to spend time.
What it means for you
When life feels rushed, the cure may not be a faster calendar but a moment of awe - it stretches the sense of time and loosens the grip of hurry.
The limits
Brief lab inductions and self-report; the effect is momentary, and awe is hard to summon on demand.
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