{"id":24704,"date":"2024-04-18T14:28:43","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T12:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/?p=24704"},"modified":"2026-03-09T16:55:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:55:40","slug":"how-to-make-time-go-faster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-time\/how-to-make-time-go-faster\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Time Go Faster at Work: 7 Easy Tips and Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I remember my school days, sitting at my desk in math class and thinking \u2014 \u201c<em>Will this class ever be over?<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Up until now, I can\u2019t say much has changed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even today, I sometimes think about how incredibly slow time passes, and I wonder why that is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Maybe my watch isn\u2019t working<\/em>.\u201d Or \u201c<em>Could it be that I just feel like time is passing more slowly than it actually is?<\/em>\u201d These are some of the thoughts that go through my head as I complete a task at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ever had similar thoughts, stay tuned because, in this blog post, I\u2019ll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Talk more about our perception of time,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Touch on why it seems like time passes slower (or faster) sometimes, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give you some useful tips on how to speed up time while you work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s jump right in.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-make-time-go-faster-cover.jpg\" alt=\"How to make time go faster - cover\" class=\"wp-image-24715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-make-time-go-faster-cover.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-make-time-go-faster-cover-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-make-time-go-faster-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-make-time-go-faster-cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list key-takeaways\">\n<li>Our perception of time is influenced by several factors. Sometimes, unfamiliar experiences affect our perception of time, other times, it\u2019s our negative feelings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being fully immersed in the task at hand makes us less aware of the time. Consequently, it appears to us that time is passing faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To speed up time at work, you can organize your tasks into a to-do list, try getting into a flow state, time block your day, or focus on developing new skills.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time seems to go faster as we get older. Psychologists think the reason is that the rate at which our brain processes mental images slows down as we age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-does-time-appear-to-go-slower-or-faster-sometimes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does time appear to go slower (or faster) sometimes?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the topic of time is quite complex, we can\u2019t say that there\u2019s one specific reason why time seems to drag (or fly) sometimes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, academics mention several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>We\u2019re focusing too much on time<\/strong> \u2014 as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ianbphillips.com\/uploads\/2\/2\/9\/4\/22946642\/attention_to_the_passage_of_time.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research by professor Ian Phillips<\/a> suggests, if we attend to time at the present moment (e.g., by looking at the clock), it seems to slow down. Conversely, if we don\u2019t pay attention to time, we become less aware of it, so it passes faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>We\u2019re experiencing negative feelings<\/strong> \u2014 according to <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2685813\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research by psychologist Marc Wittmann<\/a>, our sense of time is influenced by whether we\u2019re experiencing pleasant or unpleasant emotions. In other words, if you\u2019re working on a task that you find boring or frustrating, time will seem to drag on. On the other hand, if you\u2019re engaged in a fun activity, time will seem to pass quickly since you\u2019re enjoying yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>We\u2019re experiencing unfamiliarity<\/strong> \u2014 in his book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/en\/book\/show\/1708683\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Making Time: Why Time Seems to Pass at Different Speeds and How to Control it<\/em><\/a>, lecturer in psychology Steve Taylor says that \u201c<em>time seems to slow down when we\u2019re exposed to new environments and experiences<\/em>.\u201d This happens because our brain takes longer to process new information, making it seem like more time has passed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in finding out how different cultures approach the concept of time, read the blog post below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-time\/time-perception\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Perception of Time in Different Cultures<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-tips-on-how-to-make-time-go-faster-at-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 Tips on how to make time go faster at work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve seen why time sometimes seems to pass slower, let\u2019s explore what you can do to speed up time while working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-1-stop-looking-at-the-clock\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1: Stop looking at the clock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, it can be hard to resist checking the time \u2014 especially since clocks are everywhere (on your wristwatch, phone, computer screen, etc.). But you can apply other strategies to prevent yourself from staring at the clock.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you usually wear a wristwatch, it\u2019s best to take it off while working. Also, you can cover or temporarily hide a wall clock or any other timepiece that\u2019s in your line of sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-landing-2\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Manage your time better with a time tracker<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Time tracking software used by millions. Clockify is a time tracker and timesheet app that lets you track work hours across projects.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/apps\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/landing-2@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/landing-2.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, consider locking your phone in a drawer or leaving it in another room. This technique will help you avoid looking at the clock on your phone.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, suppose you want to prevent yourself from checking the time while working on the computer. In this case, you can place a post-it note over the part of the screen where the clock is displayed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By reducing your exposure to clocks, it\u2019ll be easier for you to stop paying attention to the time. As a result, time will seem to pass quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some inspiring quotes about time, check out our blog post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/fun\/quotes-about-time-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">150+ Inspiring Time Quotes: The Best Quotes About Time<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-2-get-into-a-flow-state\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2: Get into a flow state<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In his book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/en\/book\/show\/66334\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Beyond Boredom and Anxiety: Experiencing Flow in Work and Play<\/em><\/a>, psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi describes \u201cflow\u201d as a state of mind in which an individual becomes fully immersed in an activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To put it differently, when we enter the flow state, our mind is completely occupied by what we\u2019re currently working on. This way, we shift our attention from the time to the task, which creates a feeling that time passes more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve a flow state at work, you should pick one specific task you want to focus on. The task should be challenging yet still within your skill level \u2014 it should be neither too difficult nor too easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, to be able to concentrate solely on the assignment at hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/workplace-distractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remove all possible distractions<\/a>. For example, turn your notifications off or steer clear of chatty coworkers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the Flowtime technique and how you can use it to increase your productivity, read our blog post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-time\/flowtime-technique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to boost productivity with the Flowtime technique<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-3-organize-your-tasks-into-a-to-do-list\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3: Organize your tasks into a to-do list<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re disorganized and don\u2019t know where to start with your tasks, time may seem to drag because you don\u2019t have a specific goal to focus on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to solve this problem is to organize your tasks into a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-time\/to-do-list-methods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to-do list<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-tasks\/be-efficient-with-tasks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">be more efficient<\/a>, you can sort your structure for the workday with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bullet journals,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular planners, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone\/computer apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As our colleague <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/aleksandrababic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aleksandra Babi\u0107<\/a>, a Human Resources Generalist at CAKE.com, adds, having clearly defined goals for the day helps us shift our focus from the time to the tasks themselves:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"925\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Aleksandra Babic Human Resources Generalist at CAKE.com\" class=\"wp-image-24707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_.jpg 818w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_-557x630.jpg 557w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_-768x868.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em>\u201c<em>Fulfilling each goal can lead us to greater motivation and the desire to do all the tasks from the list. The more such tasks we have, the more work we have, and therefore less time to think \u2018When will the working day end?<em>\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizing our tasks helps us forget about time and spend our working day in the most productive way possible. This is something Aleksandra also agrees on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"925\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Aleksandra Babic Human Resources Generalist at CAKE.com\" class=\"wp-image-24707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_.jpg 818w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_-557x630.jpg 557w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_-768x868.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em><em>\u201cApart from the fact that all the tasks planned for the day will be completed, you\u2019ll also feel much more productive, and the time at work will really pass faster.<\/em>\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you need a quick and easy way to create a to-do list? Try our free to-do list templates that you can customize and print out in a few seconds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/to-do-list-templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free To-Do List Templates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-4-use-time-blocking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #4: Use time blocking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another useful strategy to make time go faster at work is to <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/time-blocking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">divide your day into blocks of time<\/a> for each task you need to complete.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing exactly what you need to do and when you need to do it will allow you to fully focus on completing your tasks. This will help you trick yourself into thinking that time is flying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To effectively break your time into blocks, you need to define a specific time frame for each task and reserve that time slot in your calendar, which is the essence of time blocking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule time blocks in Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if your workday consists of finishing an article and answering emails, decide when and how long you\u2019ll be working on each task, and add those time blocks to your calendar. When the time frame for the first task (finishing the article) expires, you automatically move on to the next one (answering emails), regardless of whether you actually finished the article or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, you\u2019ll be able to control the flow of your workday and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/stay-focused-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stay focused<\/a> and productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you block your schedule more easily, we\u2019ve created 9 time blocking planner templates that you can download in PDF and print or fill out in Excel, so check them out here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/time-blocking-planner-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Blocking Planner + 9 Free Time Block Templates for 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-5-eat-the-frog\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #5: Eat the frog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When we know that an unpleasant task awaits us, we anticipate it anxiously, which makes us more attentive to the time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid that feeling of anticipation, tackle the task you dread first. \u201cEat\u201d your \u201cfrog\u201d before all other tasks, and be done with it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \u201ceat the frog\u201d was coined by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.briantracy.com\/blog\/time-management\/the-truth-about-frogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brian Tracy<\/a>, a motivational speaker and self-development author. According to him, doing your most dreaded task first (which has been hilariously compared to eating a frog) allows you to discipline yourself and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/personal-productivity-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boost your productivity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you finish your most unpleasant task, you\u2019ll be able to move on to other tasks faster and won\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/procrastination-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">procrastinate<\/a>. As a result, you\u2019ll be more productive, and your time at work will pass more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the \u201cEat the frog\u201d technique, here\u2019s a useful resource for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/eat-frog-technique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cEat the frog\u201d to boost your productivity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-6-use-your-break-to-do-something-fun-or-relaxing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #6: Use your break to do something fun or relaxing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we concluded from the already mentioned research by Marc Wittmann, engaging in pleasant activities fills us with positive emotions. This, in turn, makes time pass faster for us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, taking a break to relax or do something fun will make your time at work fly by. You can use the break to chat with colleagues, watch an interesting YouTube video, or basically do anything you can\u2019t do during work hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Aleksandra also shares, employees should take advantage of their breaks to engage in activities that fulfill them at that moment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"925\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Aleksandra Babic Human Resources Generalist at CAKE.com\" class=\"wp-image-24707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_.jpg 818w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_-557x630.jpg 557w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_-768x868.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em><em>\u201c<em>It can be having casual conversations with colleagues, going for a short walk, drinking coffee, or any other relaxing activity that pleases you.<\/em>\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tip-7-grow-your-skills\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #7: Grow your skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Immersing yourself in developing new skills is also a great way to speed up time at work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By learning a new skill, you not only get the opportunity to focus on something concrete but also to improve yourself professionally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Aleksandra suggests, working on improving skills relevant to your job will certainly contribute to making your time at work go by faster:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"925\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Aleksandra Babic Human Resources Generalist at CAKE.com\" class=\"wp-image-24707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_.jpg 818w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_-557x630.jpg 557w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_-768x868.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Aleksandra-Babic-Human-Resources-Generalist-at-CAKE.com_-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em><em>\u201c<em>Gaining new skills and knowledge makes our day more varied and prevents us from counting down the working hours. It can be following certain online courses, reading professional literature, listening to podcasts, or something similar.<\/em>\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel like there\u2019s room for improvement when it comes to your time management skills, here are some resources with tips and tools that can help you master time management:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/improve-time-management-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Ultimate steps to improve time management skills<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/time-management-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everything you need to know about time management (+ tips)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs-about-the-speed-of-time\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs about the speed of time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get more information about the speed of time, check out these frequently asked questions that we\u2019ve singled out for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-can-i-make-time-go-faster-at-home\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I make time go faster at home?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to see how you can speed up time while you\u2019re at home or when you\u2019re not working, here are a few interesting options that you can make use of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read an interesting book<\/strong> \u2014 when we read a compelling book, we often get so immersed in it that we don\u2019t even realize that half a day has already passed. From fiction to true crime and biographies, you can choose whatever thrills you the most.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Catch up on the chores you\u2019ve been pushing back<\/strong> \u2014 if you want to kill time but also be productive, you can finish all those chores you\u2019ve procrastinated on. This way, you\u2019ll speed up the time and actually do something useful in the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Play a video game<\/strong> \u2014 aside from being fun and making the time fly by, playing video games also brings some mental benefits. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0283654\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research on the effects of playing practice on cognition<\/a>, playing video games improves our cognitive abilities, including attention and memory.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take up a new hobby<\/strong> \u2014 having a hobby means having another commitment during the day, which means you\u2019ll have less space to think about time. Moreover, hobbies are inherently fun and engaging, which also helps speed up time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for a fun and effective way to increase your productivity? Time management games and activities can be an ideal solution for you. Learn more about it below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/fun\/time-management-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20+ Best Time Management Games &amp; Activities for 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"does-time-move-faster-as-we-get-older\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does time move faster as we get older?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One theory suggests that time seems to go by faster and faster as we grow older. Many psychologists agree on this, although there are differing opinions as to what exactly causes this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/european-review\/article\/why-the-days-seem-shorter-as-we-get-older\/2CB8EC9B0B30537230C7442B826E42F1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">article on why the days seem shorter as we get older<\/a>, one of the reasons why this happens is that the rate at which our brain processes mental images slows down as we age.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Adrian Bejan, the author of this article, further explains, days seemed to last longer when we were younger<em> \u201cbecause the young mind receives more images during one day than the same mind in old age.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you sometimes feel anxious about time passing? Do you worry that it\u2019s too late to accomplish your goals? If you have these or similar thoughts, you may be experiencing time anxiety. Learn more about this below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-time\/time-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Anxiety \u2013 What It Is and How You Can Deal With It<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"get-the-most-out-of-your-workday-with-clockify-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the most out of your workday with Clockify by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spending your workday productively will surely make your day fly by. But now the question arises \u2014 <em>what can I do to spend time at work as productively as possible?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monitoring how much time you spend on your tasks is one of the best ways to maximize your efficiency \u2014 and the perfect tool for that is the <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/time-management-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify productivity tracker<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get started with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> lets you organize your daily tasks by projects and track the time it takes you to complete them. 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