Digital Wellness vs. Always-Online Hustle: How to Protect Your Mind in the Age of AI | Souparna
Digital Wellness vs. Always-Online Hustle: How to Protect Your Mind in the Age of AI Image Source: DM Websoft Introduction A fact from Pew Research that hints at a bigger clash shaping our lives is that, in 2025, 81% of adults reach for their phone within the first 10 minutes of waking. AI-powered tools keep nudging us to stay online 24/7 always replying, optimizing, and producing-while our brains crave pauses, rest, and recovery. This piece invites you to reconsider the balance of your ambitions with mental wellbeing. We will unpack the appeal of an always-online grind, the hidden costs of AI-heavy workflows, the core ideas driving digital wellness, and some practical steps you can try today. The Trap of the Always On Hustle What's fueling the nonstop grind? But AI-while intended to help us work smarter-can also push us toward non-stop work. AI chatbots, productivity apps, and real-time alerts keep our eyes glued to screens around the clock. The gig economy feeds t...