Why Do I Get Sleepy When I Draw?

Why do I get sleepy when I draw? Asian young child fall asleep during drawing.

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

Why Does Math Make Me Tired?

Why Does Math Make Me Tired. Tired Bored Woman Read Books over Blackboard Math Formulas

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

Why Does VR Make Me Tired?

Why does VR make me tired? Woman playing VR game wearing VR headset.

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