technostress
Screen-induced mental strain
Technostress is anxiety or strain caused by technology—from information overload, constant connectivity, rapid software changes, or pressure to stay current with digital tools.
The term emerged as computers entered workplaces: The endless stream of notifications was giving her technostress.
It covers both inability to cope with technology and compulsive overuse of it.
State of utter depletion
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- depletionReduction of supply
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- cynicismDistrust of human sincerity
disillusionment · apathy · detachment · inefficacy · weariness · disengagement · depersonalization · demotivation
Characterized by much sitting
- headachesPains in the skull
- ergonomicsStudy of work efficiency
- postureBody position, alignment
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
Defeat by excess
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- worryTroubled mental state
- tensionStretched or strained state
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
dread · panic · restlessness · hypervigilance · FOMO
Doing several things concurrently
- spamUnsolicited bulk messages
- pop-upsSudden appearing elements
- interruptionBreak in continuity
- distractionThing diverting one's attention
Protection of digital systems
- phishingFraudulent credential harvesting
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- hackersUnauthorized computer system intruders
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
Employment from afar
- troubleshootingSystematic fault diagnosis
- retrainingAcquiring updated skills
exhaustion
State of utter depletion
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- depletionReduction of supply
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
cynicism · disillusionment · apathy · detachment · inefficacy · weariness · disengagement · depersonalization · demotivation
sedentary
Characterized by much sitting
- headachesPains in the skull
- ergonomicsStudy of work efficiency
- postureBody position, alignment
overwhelm
Defeat by excess
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- worryTroubled mental state
- tensionStretched or strained state
nervousness · dread · panic · restlessness · hypervigilance · FOMO
multitasking
Doing several things concurrently
- spamUnsolicited bulk messages
- pop-upsSudden appearing elements
- interruptionBreak in continuity
cybersecurity
Protection of digital systems
telecommuting
Employment from afar
- troubleshootingSystematic fault diagnosis
- retrainingAcquiring updated skills
- digital societysocial networks, internet, digital age, internet culture, digital natives
- digital wellnessinternet addiction, social media addiction, gaming disorder, digital detox, screen time
technostressdigital detox
Period avoiding electronic devices
disconnection · digital minimalism · unplugging · off-the-grid
stress, stressed, stressful, technical, technology, tech, stressing, high-tech, technologies