Jodie

Do you ever get that feeling after playing a particularly long or engaging board game where you just want to lay down and take a nap? No, just me? Apparently, this feeling has a name – it’s called “board game fatigue.” And apparently, I’m not the only one who experiences it. So, why do board … Read more

If you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered why swimming makes you more tired than running. After all, when you’re running, you’re carrying your entire body weight with each step. But in the water, you’re buoyant and fully supported. So why does it feel like such a workout? Swimming and running compared Similarities  Both swimming and … Read more

When the weather is hot, there’s nothing better than swimming in a pool to cool off. But what’s the deal with how tired you feel after a swim? Is it just dehydration? Or is something else going on? In this post, we’re going to take a closer look at why swimming makes you so tired. … Read more

Ahh, sailing. There’s nothing quite like being out on the open water, feeling the wind in your hair and the sun on your face. But there’s one downside to sailing that can’t be denied: it can be really, really tiring. Have you ever gone for a sail and then afterward felt like you could take … Read more

There’s something about being out on the open water, breathing in the fresh air, and feeling the sun on your skin that just seems to rejuvenate the soul. So why is it that after a day of fishing, you often feel more tired than when you started? In this blog post, we’ll explore a few … Read more

Ever been on a boat and felt exhausted afterwards? Us too. We did some digging and here’s what we found out about why being on a boat can make you tired.  It turns out there are quite a few reasons why being on a boat can make you tired (we’ll explore them all below). However, … Read more

Painting is a lot of work! And not just in the physical sense – it can be mentally and emotionally demanding, too. So it’s no surprise that you might feel pretty exhausted by the time you’re finished with your masterpiece. But have you ever wondered why painting specifically seems to make you so tired? Let’s … Read more

I’ve always been told I have a good ear for music. I love listening to tunes and occasionally playing an instrument, so why does it make me tired? Listening to repetitive melodies can cause listeners to feel fatigued soon after they begin listening. The effect of musical fatigue is due in part because the brain … Read more

Though it may seem counterintuitive, getting sleepy when you draw is actually a very common phenomenon. There are a few different theories as to why this happens, but the most likely explanation is that it’s simply a form of mental fatigue. When we’re deeply focused on a creative task, our brains use up a lot … Read more