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Remember when summer felt like it lasted forever?As we get older, weeks, months and even years can seem to pass faster. ...
10/01/2026

Remember when summer felt like it lasted forever?

As we get older, weeks, months and even years can seem to pass faster. One explanation researchers have explored is the role of routine and memory.

New experiences tend to create more distinct memories. When our days become more repetitive, similar experiences can blend together in hindsight, making that period of time feel shorter when we look back on it.

Try adding small moments of novelty to your routine — take a different route, visit somewhere new, learn something, or simply do an ordinary activity differently.

You don’t have to completely change your life to make it feel more memorable.

If you feel like you’re moving through life on autopilot, talking with someone can help you slow down and reconnect with what matters to you.

Serena Mental Health is here when you’re ready.

Source: Wittmann, M., & Lehnhoff, S. (2005), research on age and the subjective experience of time; research on routine, memory and retrospective time perception.

Sometimes all it takes is the first few seconds of a song.Suddenly you’re back in a specific car.At a certain party.Thin...
09/25/2026

Sometimes all it takes is the first few seconds of a song.

Suddenly you’re back in a specific car.
At a certain party.
Thinking about someone you haven’t seen in years.
Remembering an entire version of yourself.

Music is a powerful cue for autobiographical memory. Familiar songs can bring back personal experiences — sometimes quickly and without us intentionally trying to remember them.

So maybe that old playlist deserves another listen.

Notice which songs bring something back and what part of your life you associate with them. Music can be a surprisingly simple way to reconnect with memories that haven’t crossed your mind in a while.

And if some of those memories bring up emotions you’d like help understanding, Serena Mental Health is here when you’re ready to talk.

Source: Belfi, A. M., Karlan, B., & Tranel, D. (2016). Music evokes vivid autobiographical memories. Memory.

Sunscreen.A certain perfume.Freshly cut grass.The smell of someone’s house.And suddenly you’re remembering a moment you ...
09/23/2026

Sunscreen.

A certain perfume.

Freshly cut grass.

The smell of someone’s house.

And suddenly you’re remembering a moment you haven’t thought about in years.

Smell can be a powerful cue for autobiographical memory. Research has found that odor-triggered memories can produce a particularly strong feeling of being transported back in time.

Pay attention the next time a familiar scent stops you in your tracks. Instead of immediately moving past it, take a moment to notice what came back — the place, the people and how the memory made you feel.

Our memories are part of the way we understand our experiences and ourselves.

If certain memories or emotions feel difficult to process on your own, Serena Mental Health is here to provide a space to talk through them.

Source: Larsson, M., & Willander, J. (2009). Autobiographical odor memory. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.

You’ve driven the same route a hundred times.Then one day you pull into your driveway and think:“Wait… how am I already ...
09/21/2026

You’ve driven the same route a hundred times.

Then one day you pull into your driveway and think:

“Wait… how am I already home?”

On familiar routes, parts of driving can become highly practiced, while your attention may be more likely to wander toward your own thoughts.

But familiar doesn’t mean attention isn’t important. Research has found that route familiarity can actually reduce attention to what’s happening on the road.

If you notice yourself mentally drifting, bring your attention back to something happening around you — the road ahead, your mirrors, traffic or your surroundings.

It’s a simple reminder to come back to the present.

And outside of the car, if you often feel like you’re moving through your days on autopilot or mentally somewhere else, it may be worth exploring what’s taking up your attention.

Serena Mental Health is here when you’re ready to talk.

Source: Yanko, M. R., & Spalek, T. M. (2013). Route familiarity breeds inattention: A driving simulator study. Accident Analysis & Prevention.

Ever notice how you can remember something embarrassing from years ago, but struggle to recall the compliment you receiv...
07/29/2026

Ever notice how you can remember something embarrassing from years ago, but struggle to recall the compliment you received yesterday?

The brain naturally gives more attention to experiences it perceives as threats. Psychologists call this the negativity bias—an evolutionary survival mechanism that helped humans learn from mistakes and avoid future danger.

While this tendency can be helpful, it can also cause us to overlook positive experiences unless we intentionally pay attention to them.

Understanding how the brain works can make it easier to challenge unhelpful thought patterns.

Source: Baumeister, R. F., Bratslavsky, E., Finkenauer, C., & Vohs, K. D. (2001). Bad Is Stronger Than Good. Review of General Psychology.

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8955 SW 87th Court , Suite 212
Miami, FL
33176

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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