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
A lie-in refers to sleeping late into the morning, usually on weekends or during holidays. Many people believe that a lie-in is the best way to make up for lost sleep and to rejuvenate oneself. However, research has shown that this may not be the case. In fact, you may feel more tired after a … Read more
Chatting on FaceTime can be a great way to spend time with people when you can’t be with them in person. So, why is it we get so sleepy even though we’ve been looking forward to the video call all day? In fact, it’s actually pretty common to feel sleepy on FaceTime, and there are … Read more
We’ve all been there. You’re mindlessly scrolling through YouTube, watching one video after another. Suddenly, your eyelids start to feel heavy and before you know it, you’re asleep. But is this normal? Can watching videos actually make you sleepy? Let’s take a look. Is it normal to fall asleep when watching videos? It’s no secret … Read more
For as long as there have been students, there have been complaints of feeling tired after math class. But is there any science to back up this feeling? Or is it just our brains telling us what we want to hear? In short, math can make us tired due to the concentration involved, stress hormones … Read more
We don’t know exactly why virtual reality (VR) makes some people tired. It could be the immersive nature of VR or the fact that you’re using your eyes and brain in a new way. Some research suggests that it might be because VR simulates some of the same conditions that lead to motion sickness. Read … Read more