How current lifestyle is shaping the Chinese sleep economy
As economic pressure and fast-paced urban lifestyles reshape daily routines, many people in China are experiencing growing levels of stress in both work and personal life. Sleep problems, particularly insomnia, have become an increasingly common concern. Long working hours, digital habits, and irregular schedules are contributing to shorter sleep duration and declining sleep quality for […]
The mindfulness economy in China and the APPs fostering inner peace in busy, white-collar workers
Meditation, a practice method derived from Buddhism, was popularized in 1960s, and has now lead to the creation of a global mindfulness economy. The wave of mindfulness culture started in 1969 when the molecular biologist Kabat-Zinn redefined American-style meditation as “Mindfulness”. Stripped of religious colors, it became a more extensive mental health therapy and began […]