Tired now—or thinking faster? Both are linked to a harder time pushing through fatigue later

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Research described in the article suggests that people who continue working or studying while tired may need substantial mental effort to complete tasks. The study also links fatigue and faster thinking with a harder time overcoming fatigue later.

Many people continue working, studying or completing everyday chores even when they feel tired and their energy is low. However, reliably completing tasks while fatigued can require considerable mental effort.