Essentials: Time Perception, Memory & Focus

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore how biological
rhythms and neurochemicals impact our perception of time. I
describe how the body aligns with daily and seasonal light cycles
to regulate hormones that influence energy, mood and motivation
throughout the year. I share science-based tools to enhance focus
and productivity, including strategies for structuring work
intervals and optimizing the timing of exercise and daily light
exposure. I also explain how neurotransmitters like dopamine and
serotonin influence our perception of time and how factors such as
novelty, emotion and routine impact how we experience and recall
time. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to
our sponsors AGZ by AG1: https://drinkagz.com/huberman BetterHelp:
https://betterhelp.com/huberman Timestamps (0:00) Time Perception
(0:48) Entrainment, Circannual Rhythms & Melatonin (4:22)
Circadian Rhythms, Tools: Exercise; Morning & Evening Light for
Circadian Entrainment (9:01) Sponsor: AGZ by AG1 (10:30) Ultradian
Cycles, Focus & Work (14:06) Time Perception, Past, Present
& Future (16:21) Dopamine, Norepinephrine & Serotonin, Time
Perception (18:40) Dopamine & Serotonin, Daily Fluctuations,
Tool: Structuring Work, Sleep (20:23) Trauma, “Over-clocking”,
Slowing Time & Emotions (24:59) Sponsor: BetterHelp (26:15)
Event Perception (Fun vs Boring), Time & Memories (29:23) Novel
Experiences, Places & People, Retrospective Time (31:24)
Habits, Tool: Schedule Functional Units (32:59) Recap & Book
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