我，低能量老鼠人

Core Insights - A growing number of young people are experiencing a "low-energy" state characterized by decreased vitality, reduced motivation, and difficulty in emotional recovery, which has become a common phenomenon in urban life [1] Group 1: Sleep Crisis - Nearly half (48.5%) of adults in China face sleep issues, with post-00s and post-90s individuals averaging sleep onset times past midnight, indicating a collective sleep anxiety rather than an individual problem [2][3] - The sleep crisis serves as a foundation for the low-energy state, exacerbated by workplace factors, with the average workweek in China reaching 48.6 hours, surpassing six days of eight-hour work [2][3] Group 2: Workplace Burnout - Among young professionals aged 23 to 28, 18.8% report being in a state of high occupational burnout, leading to continuous fatigue and diminished work enthusiasm [2][3] - The prolonged work hours contribute to a vicious cycle of energy depletion, compressing recovery time and normalizing the "low-energy mode" [2][3] Group 3: Social Withdrawal - Individuals in low-energy states often avoid social interactions, leading to a further decline in energy levels and making it increasingly difficult to find ways to replenish their energy [3] Group 4: Personal Experiences - Personal narratives from individuals like Zhang Yao, a civil servant, illustrate the struggle of maintaining energy for social engagements and the mental toll of workplace pressures [5][6][8] - The concept of "energy management" emerges, where individuals prioritize low-energy activities to conserve their limited vitality [24][23] Group 5: Psychological Impact - The psychological burden of maintaining appearances in the workplace is highlighted, with 42% of employees feeling that sustaining their facade is more exhausting than the work itself [2][3] - The acceptance of low-energy states is portrayed as a necessary step towards self-care and mental well-being, allowing individuals to navigate their lives without the pressure to conform to societal expectations of constant productivity [49][48]