How to Protect Your Mind in a Hyperconnected Era “Why do I feel anxious even when nothing is wrong?” That’s the question more and more of us are asking. You’re not running late. No one yelled at you. You didn’t skip a deadline. But you’re still tense. Still scrolling. Still waiting for the next ping. Welcome to the always-on world —where our minds are burning out while our phones never power down. A 2023 Deloitte Global Human Trends Report found that 77% of professionals feel they are “always available,” even outside of work hours. Add social media, constant news alerts, and a culture that rewards hustle over healing—and we’ve got a recipe for chronic, silent stress. But this doesn’t have to be your reality. Let’s decode what’s really happening to our brains in this hyperconnected world—and how to reclaim our calm. 1. Your Brain Wasn't Designed for Constant Input We evolved in nature. Slow mornings. Fireside conversations. Walking under the sun. Now? We wake up to news al...