BATTLING AI FATIGUE AS A DESIGNER AND DEVELOPER: A PRACTICAL GUIDE

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A UI designer and developer noticed AI fatigue while vibe-coding a personal expenses app, prompting reflection on healthier AI habits. Key recommendations include limiting AI use outside work, keeping enjoyable tasks and personal writing human-made, and resisting pressure toward extreme productivity or constantly adopting new tools. Stepping away from AI in personal time feels liberating. Chasing 100x productivity or fear of "falling behind" are misconceptions unsupported by reality.