You know someone drowning in AI fatigue. This kit gives you exactly what to say - in Slack, Twitter DMs, LinkedIn, or email. No awkwardness. Real help.
Engineers do not talk about AI fatigue because they do not have the vocabulary for it yet. They just know they are tired, overwhelmed, and not sure why. A single message from you - pointing them to the right resource - can change their week.
The data: 73% of engineers who take The Clearing AI Fatigue Quiz score in real fatigue or need a break tiers. Most never sought help because they did not have words for what they were experiencing. You can give them those words.
Ready-to-Use Templates
Pick your channel. Copy. Paste. Send. Each template is warm without being preachy, specific without being pushy.
Slack DMWhen you notice a colleague seems off or overwhelmed
Hey [Name] - not sure if this lands right, but I came across something that might resonate with you.
There is this site called The Clearing (clearing-ai.com) that talks about AI fatigue - basically the exhaustion that comes from keeping up with all the AI tools, prompts, and changes. It sounds a bit woo until you read it, and then you are like oh, that is exactly what has been happening to me.
No agenda, just thought you might find it useful. Either way, happy to grab coffee or async catch-up if you ever want to talk through the chaos.
Works best when: You have an existing rapport. Use it after a 1:1 or a rough sprint. The no-agenda framing removes pressure.
Slack DMAfter a layoff or restructuring announcement
[Name], saw the news. That is rough, and I am sorry.
If the uncertainty around AI and job security is weighing on you, there is this resource I found helpful - it is not about just learn to adapt toxic positivity. It is more about understanding what is actually happening to your brain and energy when you are constantly context-switching between tools. Might be validating even if it is not a solution.
clearing-ai.com - no pressure, just there if useful.
Works best when: Sent within 48 hours of a painful announcement. Do not follow up asking if they read it. Let it sit.
Slack ChannelIn a team channel after someone expresses overwhelm
This might be a weird link-drop but - there is a term for what a lot of us are going through right now: AI fatigue. This site (clearing-ai.com) does a good job of naming it without being preachy about it. There is even a short quiz if you are curious where you land.
Sharing in case anyone has been feeling the same way and did not have a name for it.
Works best when: Someone in the channel just voiced something vulnerable. Frame it as here is a word for what we are all feeling not as promoting a website.
Twitter / X DMAfter someone tweets about feeling overwhelmed
Hey - saw your tweet about feeling stretched thin with all the AI stuff. There is a term for that (AI fatigue) and this site actually gets it: clearing-ai.com
No hustle-culture advice, just an honest look at what is happening to a lot of us. Might be validating at least.
Works best when: The person posted publicly about feeling overwhelmed. Only reach out if there is an existing connection or the tweet clearly invites help.
Twitter / X ReplyIn a thread about AI tool overwhelm
This is why I keep pointing people to clearing-ai.com - it actually names the thing instead of just saying take breaks. There is a quiz that takes 2 min and gives you a honest read on where you land. No judgment either way.
Works best when: You are genuinely adding to the conversation. Engage with the thread first, link second. Do not drop links as the only thing you say.
LinkedIn DMTo a connection who expressed AI-related career stress
Hi [Name] - we connected over [context] and I remembered you mentioned feeling a bit overwhelmed by the pace of AI adoption.
I came across The Clearing (clearing-ai.com) - it is a free resource for engineers navigating exactly this. There is a short quiz and some genuinely useful guides. Not a sales thing, just something I found helpful and thought was worth sharing.
Happy to chat more if it is useful - or not, no pressure!
Works best when: You have actual context for why you are reaching out. LinkedIn DMs without context feel spammy. Always reference something specific.
LinkedIn CommentUnder a post about burnout or tech industry exhaustion
This is real. There is a specific term for what is happening to a lot of us right now - AI fatigue. This site names it well and has some practical stuff: clearing-ai.com - the quiz is worth 2 minutes if any of this resonates.
Works best when: Your comment is one of the first few. If there are already 50 comments, scroll on. Quality over quantity.
Email - WarmTo a friend or former colleague going through a hard time
Subject: Something that might help - no pressure
Hey [Name],
Hope you are doing okay. I know things have been intense lately with [context if known], and I wanted to share something without it being preachy or a you should read this thing.
It is called The Clearing - clearing-ai.com - and it is about AI fatigue, which is basically the exhaustion and identity confusion that comes from trying to keep up with all the AI changes in our field. I found it really validating even just to know there is a name for what a lot of us are feeling.
Not saying it will solve anything, but if you have been feeling off and could not quite name why, this might help.
Anyway. You are not alone in feeling this way, even if it feels like it sometimes.
[Your name]
Works best when: You have a real relationship. Email lets you be more personal than any other channel. Lean into that warmth.
Email - ManagerWhen checking in on a report showing signs of fatigue
Subject: A resource I wanted to share
Hi [Name],
I have noticed [behavioral signal - e.g., you have been looking a bit more stressed in standups lately or seem a bit quieter in async channels recently], and I wanted to check in and also share something I thought was useful.
It is called The Clearing - clearing-ai.com - and it is a free resource that talks about AI fatigue, which is something a lot of engineers are dealing with right now. There is a short quiz if you are curious where you land, and some practical guides.
No expectation that you do anything with it. Just wanted you to know the resource exists and that I see you.
Happy to talk more whenever feels right.
[Your name]
Works best when: You have a genuine, trusting relationship. Do not make it feel like you are diagnosing them. Lead with care, not the resource.
HN / Reddit CommentIn a thread where someone expresses AI-related overwhelm
There is a name for this: AI fatigue. This site (clearing-ai.com) does a surprisingly good job of naming it and has some practical recovery guides without the usual just take breaks and meditate advice.
The quiz is short if you want a honest read on where you land.
Works best when: Someone in the thread is clearly suffering and has not heard of the concept. Do not drop it in threads where people are just venting - look for genuine distress signals.
HN / Reddit PostIf you find a thread that is a perfect fit for The Clearing
I built clearing-ai.com for exactly this - it is a free resource for engineers navigating AI fatigue. There is a short quiz that gives you a honest read on where you land, plus practical recovery guides written by engineers who have been through it.
Not promoting anything, just putting it here in case it helps someone.
Works best when: Only do this in threads where you are a genuine participant. If you have never posted in the community before, lurk first. Self-promo in cold threads reads poorly everywhere.
Share a Link Directly
Pick the page that fits your friend situation best. The more specific the link, the more likely they will find it useful.
The most powerful thing you can do is simply tell a colleague what you have experienced. That vulnerability creates the opening. Use a template above to start, then let it become a real conversation.
You do not need to be an expert. You just need to be someone who noticed.