Is hustle culture causing US teens to burn out?

While this culture of self-initiated productivity helps some users to stay motivated, the expectation of stellar results set by this constant comparison has now become a point of stress for young people, as posts related to a #NoDaysOff lifestyle continue to seep into the ~4.8 hours that the average US teen spends per day on social media apps.

Indeed, a study from Common Sense Media published earlier this month, which examined major causes of burnout among American teens aged 13-17, found that 81% of those surveyed reported experiencing pressure that made them feel bad in at least one of the 6 categories examined, with41% feeling the pressure “very much” in one or more areas. Of these, the point that teens felt most pressured about was simply having a “game plan” — 56% said they were at least somewhat stressed about having their future figured out (including college and career choices).

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