Gen Zzzzzzzz? Why are young people exhausted?

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  Discussion keeps the world turning.

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  This is round table.

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  Hello.

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  Welcome to Roundtable, where we serve up piping hot debates on the issues that sizzle in China and beyond.

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  I'm Niu Hong Li.

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  You know, when I was a kid, especially in kindergarten, taking a nap was punishment.

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  Now it's a luxury.

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  And it seems like today's young adults are nap pros.

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  But why do some of them claim that they feel tired all the time?

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  Whether its the stress of work or too much TikTok, we are diving into the mystery of millennial and Gen Z fatigue.

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  Lets just hope we dont need a nap halfway through the episode.

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  For todays show, Im joined by Yu Shun and Steve Hatherly.

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  Now grab your virtual compass and follow us to the heart of the discussion.

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  We live in a world of endless connectivity, where the line between work and rest has all but almost disappeared.

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  October 10 marks the World Mental Health Day.

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  This year's official theme is it is time to prioritize mental health in the workplace.

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  I mean, it makes a lot of sense because for today's young people, exhaustion is a common companion.

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  But is this tiredness a symptom of something deeper, like societal pressure, a rebellion against the hustle culture, or just the natural result of our, you know, hyper connected lives?

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  Let's explore why so many are feeling worn out and what that says about the modern life.

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  I have to ask this to the youngest member in the studio.

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