When lying flat no longer lie flat
Millennials who can't lie down
Millennials are a book that delves into the living conditions and psychological dilemmas of millennials. Focusing on American millennials, this book sheds light on the challenges and pressures faced by this generation in modern society through a detailed depiction of their lives, work, and psychological states.
What is Millennials?Millennials, people born between 1981 and 1996, grew up surrounded by the myth of the "American Dream" and once had high expectations for life. However, when they went to work, it was during the worst recession in the United States since the Great Depression. This generation of Americans became the first generation in modern American history to live on a standard of living inferior to their own parents. Just to make ends meet in tough times, this generation of Americans needs to exhaust all their strength.
To gain insight into the living conditions of millennials, the authors conducted an extensive questionnaire and face-to-face interviews. The results show that this generation is under heavy pressure in all aspects of life. Not only do they have to prepare for college, but they also have to deal with a pathological workplace culture that equates good work with overwork. In addition, they feel stressed by their leisure time, which is constantly squeezed by work, and the exhausting parenting experience.
In addition to life stress, millennials also face serious psychological dilemmas. They often feel anxious, depressed, and helpless, and even experience physical symptoms such as sleep problems, loss of appetite, etc. To alleviate psychological stress, they try to seek help through various means, such as psychological counseling, meditation, yoga, etc.
In response to the psychological dilemma of millennials, the author puts forward the following suggestions: First, we should recognize the value of our own existence, rather than relying on anyone, thing, or thing to find a separate value;Secondly, work can be valuable, or it can be just for survival, and it is not just for others to have income.
The book also examines how the U.S. economy has changed over the decades, as well as the economic and cultural factors that have shaped the lives of millennials. She pointed out that the U.S. economy has undergone tremendous changes over the past few decades, with the transition from manufacturing to services, the acceleration of globalization, and the technological revolution all profoundly affecting millennials' lives and career choices.
In addition, socio-cultural factors also have an important impact on millennials. For example, the influence of the myth of the "American Dream" has led this generation to have high expectations for the future;At the same time, society's emphasis on individual values has also made them pay more attention to self-realization and self-satisfaction. However, when there is a huge gap between reality and expectations, they feel anxious, helpless, and lost.