Comment and HealthMany of us experienced time differently in the pandemic. Learning why can help us, say Ruth Ogden and Patricia Kingori 1 January 2025 Simone RotellaFive years ago, in January 2020, a new year had begun, one that would be like no other in living memory. Three months later, much of the world was in lockdown. Most people were unable to leave home for work or social activities, and with schools shut, many of us were juggling homeschooling while feeling anxious about the future.Covid-19 had countless impacts on health and well-being, but one surprising effect was a widespread distortion of peoples experience of the passage of time. How were those lockdown days for you? Did they fly by or drag on? As academics