Psychologia poznawcza

Rubber time

Rubber time is a practical term for the subjective feeling that time mentally speeds up, slows down or stretches depending on the state of attention, emotion and workload.

Definition

Rubber time is not a formal diagnosis, but a metaphor for the changing perception of time. Time may seem shorter when engaged and in flow, longer when bored, stressed or waiting, and chaotic when overloaded. Understanding this variability helps you better plan work, rest and safety buffer.

Key ideas

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Practice and life

For a week, write down how long you think the task took and how long it actually took. Based on this, add a realistic planning buffer.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to plan only according to an optimistic sense of time. The subjective feeling often distorts the real capacity of the day.

Questions for self-reflection

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