2006-12-03 02:21:27 · 10 answers · asked by Jay J 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Because you're not thinking about it!
2006-12-03 02:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by fr3aky_lb 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah sure, time goes fast when you're enjoying yourself - it's all relative, isn't it?
You're not thinking about how slowly time is going; you're not watching the clock; you're experiencing the here and now - but what does that mean??
We know that certain activities produce certain chemicals in the body, for example, many sports induce endorphine production, which can bring about a natural 'high'.
It is my guess that when you are feeling 'high', your brain is processing the chemical information of enjoyment, which doesn't take much effort.
However, whenever you are feeling bored or 'down', your brain is busy processing the electrical information of thought, thinking up ways to alleviate the situation (or worrying because it does not know how!).
So, in short, there are at least two different processes going on inside of your head. The one that deals with time is not the one that deals with enjoyment.
I hope that helps:.)
2006-12-04 18:39:17 · answer #2 · answered by contemplating_monkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coz when yr not enjoying yrself, you constantly look at the time and it just seems to go on and on and on. But when you're having a good time and enjoying yourself, you arent bothered at the time and dont look at the clock (or your watch) and suddenly the time has gone. its like college: boring lessons go slow, interesting lessons go fast. Soooo anoying
2006-12-03 10:28:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't go faster--it just seems that way!! You're not thinking of time when you are enjoying yourself-- it's the furthest ting from your mind.
2006-12-03 11:20:40 · answer #4 · answered by smeezleme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its because your not looking at you watch to see how much time has gone passed. When im at work I look at my watch every 2 seconds but when im having fun at work and I dont look and the time goes so fast.
2006-12-03 11:12:36 · answer #5 · answered by xx angel 3m xx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why time flies when your having fun....
Two frogs where sitting on a hill eating flies and laughing like crazy. another one walks past and asks them why all the laughing? They said: Time is fun when your having flies....haha
2006-12-05 02:06:47 · answer #6 · answered by oli4p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You try holding your hand over a lit candle and you will know why
2006-12-03 10:25:09 · answer #7 · answered by I'm Sparticus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you are experiencing the here and NOW.
2006-12-03 13:33:59 · answer #8 · answered by Freedspirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just an excuse from men who come too quick
2006-12-03 11:33:57 · answer #9 · answered by LordLogic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause you're less conscious of time.. you're not 'clock watching'..
2006-12-03 10:24:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋