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Ever have a HUGE headache after a big project at work? It doesn't have to be an office project. It could be a job site, or wherever. So why the headache after a stressful project?
A study was done and it found creative people experience increased negative emotions the morning after particularly creative days, dubbed a “creative hangover.” Yes, like the one you get when you drink too much. The fog, the dizzy, I just need to lay down and rest kind of headache.
Interestingly, casual creatives became more creative after feeling low, using creativity for emotional regulation.
So I guess being creative, while awesome, is a real pain.
Read more on the study HERE