Molly Watts
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Think Thursday: Brain Time-Why The Mind Doesn't Experience Minutes The Way the Clock Does
Think Thursday: Brain Time-Why The Mind Doesn't Experience Minutes The Way the Clock Does
Think Thursday: Brain Time-Why The Mind Doesn't Experience Minutes The Way the Clock Does
Thursday 2nd October 2025
Explore how your brain perceives time differently than a clock and learn mindfulness tips to enrich your life.
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Episode Overview
- Our brains perceive time through novelty, memory, attention, and emotion.
- Mindfulness can expand our sense of time and make life feel richer.
- Prospective and retrospective time are key concepts in understanding time perception.
- The 'stopped clock illusion' is a fascinating phenomenon illustrating brain's role in time perception.
- Simple mindfulness practices can help stretch moments and enhance life experience.
Clock time is rigid, but brain time is elastic.
How do individuals perceive time differently from the ticking clock? This Think Thursday episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast dives into the fascinating world of time perception. Host Molly Watts takes listeners on a journey through the intricate ways our brains interpret time, explaining why those endless childhood summers feel so different from the fleeting years of adulthood. You'll learn about the psychology and neuroscience behind time perception, including the concepts of prospective and retrospective time.
Molly shares how novelty, memory, attention, and emotion play crucial roles in stretching or compressing our sense of time. She even touches on intriguing phenomena like the 'stopped clock illusion'—ever glanced at a clock and thought it paused? That's your brain playing tricks! Molly doesn't just leave you with the science; she offers practical tips for making life feel richer and more expansive. By incorporating mindfulness into daily routines, you can transform how you experience time.
Simple practices like focusing on sensory details or taking mindful breaths can stretch moments and create a fuller life experience. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to understand how to live more intentionally and savour each moment. So, how will you choose to experience your time today?