Constant Exhaustion Is Becoming the New Normal for Today’s Generation

TIT Correspondent
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Despite having access to technology, comfort, and convenience, today’s generation reports feeling exhausted more than ever. From students to working professionals, constant tiredness has become a shared experience, raising concerns among health experts and psychologists.

Unlike earlier generations, exhaustion today is largely mental. Continuous notifications, deadlines, academic pressure, and social comparison keep the brain active for long hours. Even during rest, the mind remains engaged, leaving little room for real recovery.

Experts explain that mental fatigue accumulates silently and is often mistaken for laziness.

Irregular sleep schedules, late-night screen usage, and stress have disrupted natural sleep cycles. Many young people spend nights scrolling or worrying, resulting in poor-quality sleep that fails to restore energy.

Doctors warn that lack of deep sleep directly affects focus, immunity, and emotional stability.

Social media has normalized constant productivity. Seeing others succeed, travel, and achieve milestones creates invisible pressure to keep up. This leads to overworking, guilt during rest, and eventual burnout.

Psychologists note that the fear of “falling behind” is a major contributor to chronic fatigue.

Skipping meals, poor nutrition, lack of sunlight, and minimal physical activity also play a role. While convenience has increased, movement has reduced, weakening the body’s natural energy systems.

Caffeine dependence further masks fatigue instead of fixing it.

Persistent exhaustion is not just a phase. Health professionals caution that constant tiredness may signal burnout, anxiety, or emotional overload. Ignoring these signs can lead to long-term health consequences.

Experts emphasize that rest is not a reward — it is a requirement. Proper sleep, digital breaks, balanced routines, and emotional downtime are essential for sustaining energy.