“午睡经济”悄然风行海外职场：咖啡“续命”成过往，小憩“补觉”正吃香The 'nap economy' quietly becomes popular in overseas workplaces: coffee 'extends life' has become a thing of the past, and taking a nap 'to catch up on sleep' is becoming popular

除了吃饭，上班族在午间时光还会干些啥？时下，“小憩一刻钟、精神一下午”成为不少海外人士的心头好。

相比喝咖啡、健身和聊天，午睡似乎是更为纯粹直接的午休方式——用20分钟让身心放松，为下午工作“充电”。随着午睡需求的上升，提供午睡的场所也如雨后春笋般冒出。不过，对于午睡，也有不同声音。

大有裨益

美国知名椰子水品牌Vita Coco的联合创始人和全球首席执行官迈克·克尔班习惯每天下午打个盹儿。对他来说，午睡是一种提高生产力的方式，不可或缺。“当我感到烦躁、疲倦或焦虑时，小睡一下真的能治愈一切。”

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每个工作日的午后，克尔班会靠在沙发上，戴上眼罩，播放一段特定的音乐，很快就睡着了。小憩后的他精神抖擞，总能迅速投入工作。“当我从午睡中醒来时，感觉自己可以征服世界。”

克尔班鼓励同事们也在办公室小睡片刻，甚至和团队讨论了设置午睡舱的想法。“我认为这很有价值。”在他看来，午睡对工作大有裨益，休息良好的员工出错更少，出勤率更高。

在美国，不少职场人长期缺乏睡眠，工作时通过摄入咖啡因“续命”早已司空见惯。但如今，这种情况正在发生改变。越来越多的人认识到充足睡眠的重要性，而午间打个盹儿还有助于提高后续工作效率。

神经心理学家萨纳姆·哈菲兹博士表示，午睡不是懒惰，而是身体和神经系统“要求”休息和恢复。这是被科学所认可的。即使小睡10至20分钟，也可以“重置”大脑，提高决策能力，恢复耐心。

生意走俏

虽然自己的工位和办公区域的沙发是上班族最近的午睡场所，但周边同事的走动声、说话声，打印机、键盘和手机等物品时不时的声响，还是会令午睡质量打折扣。于是，为职场人提供小憩空间的商业场所应运而生。

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在韩国，睡眠咖啡馆等休息站的数量持续增长。这些场所通常提供按摩椅或带床的小型私人房间。

位于光化门的“纳比贾姆”是一个24小时运营的自助休息站，可提供最短10分钟的空间使用权。比如，顾客花费约10000韩元（约合人民币47.2元），就可在一个配备高级躺椅的单人空间里，享受30分钟不受干扰的午睡。

30多岁的权女士在一家全球公司上班。最近几个月，她在办公室吃完午饭后，都会去“纳比贾姆”小睡一会儿。在她看来，午睡能提供真正的休息，而去专门的休息站能实现与工作场所必要的“身心分离”，让午睡效果更佳。

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分析人士指出，随着现代社会越来越认识到高质量睡眠和适当休息是健康和成功的重要支柱，相关行业正在经历爆炸式增长。

根据韩国睡眠产业协会的数据，截至2021年，韩国“睡眠经济学”市场的规模已超过3万亿韩元，并以每年10%以上的速度持续增长。

“约客小憩”则是位于美国纽约的连锁出租胶囊，面向需要小睡、过夜或远离城市喧嚣的客人。每个胶囊都作了隔音处理，配备床垫、照明设备和风扇。小时价约为27美元（约合人民币182元），50美元押金可退还。据悉，“Z世代”等年轻上班族是这里的主要客户。

在日本，与午睡相关的服务产品越来越受欢迎。上班族愿意花钱弥补睡眠不足，缓解压力，提高工作效率。

比如，东京涩谷的一家按摩店将水疗与午睡结合。顾客花费1650日元（约合人民币71元），可享受10分钟的头部水疗和20分钟的小憩时光。

令人有些惊讶的是，喧嚣的唱吧也加入了这一赛道。涩谷一家卡拉OK厅推出了低成本午睡服务，60分钟内收费704日元起（约合人民币30元），确保午睡空间安静且光线昏暗，并提供毯子和充电器。

此外，汇总午睡服务的平台也随之产生。一款名为“小憩”的移动应用程序支持用户在当前位置附近搜索、预订和使用小睡空间，场所包括按摩店、住宿设施和卡拉OK厅。

去年2月，日本在线市场调研公司GMO Research对400名每周去办公室三次以上的上班族进行了一项调查。71.5%的受访者表示，他们想要小睡一会。近一半的人认同，即使需要付费，他们也希望睡在一个合适的地方。

事出有因

无论是专业人士，还是社交平台网友，人们普遍认为，睡眠不足、工作压力大、更加注重身心健康等因素，推动更多海外职场人爱上午睡。

值得关注的是，与“午睡经济”繁荣相呼应的一个残酷现实是当代人的睡眠不足。

韩国人发现，其睡眠时间比以往任何时候都要少。根据韩国统计局去年发布的2024年调查结果，10岁及以上韩国人的每日平均睡眠时间降至8小时4分钟。这标志着自1999年政府开始跟踪这一数据以来的首次下降趋势，且所有年龄段的睡眠时间都在减少。此外，调查显示，11.9%的韩国人被失眠困扰。

根据经合组织2021年对33个成员国的调查，日本以7小时22分钟的时间垫底，成为睡眠时间最少的国家，韩国以7小时51分钟排在第32位。

日本政府机构2019年的一项调查结果显示，平均每天睡眠时间不到6小时的日本人约占总人口的40%。有关机构将确保充足睡眠作为一项重要任务，并就如何提高儿童、学生、成年人和老年人的睡眠质量、建立促进良好睡眠的生活习惯以及睡眠环境提出了指导意见。

对不少年轻职场人来说，午睡既能补觉，也能缓解工作压力。在美国纽约，“Z世代”利用午休时间在各种地方打盹儿或者舒缓情绪。午睡地点从午睡舱、电影院到酒店，不一而足。

TikTok用户本·桑德森在社交平台上讲述了其花费15美元在影院里偷偷午睡的故事，浏览量超过一百万，引发很多人的共鸣。在他看来，对于通勤距离较远的上班族来说，电影院是他们在纽约“最完美的午睡场所”。

在神经心理学家萨纳姆·哈菲兹博士看来，用午睡逃避压力也是一种自我照顾。与隐忍的前辈不同，现在的年轻人成长在一个更加注重心理健康的世界里，他们会在精疲力竭之前设定界限并直言不讳，即使是以令人惊讶的方式。

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哈菲兹认为，需要在工作时间里建立内生修复渠道。“不要把休息当作奖励。相反，要把它当成一种必需品。”

不过，不同企业对午睡有着不同看法。在社交平台上，有网友称他在办公室打盹受到批评，因为主管认为午睡影响了工作场所的专业性和形象。另一名网友则说，他的领导在午间会主动将休息室的灯关闭，因为团队中很多成员喜欢午睡，同事们觉得，这是他们职业生涯中最放松的时刻之一。

专家指出，如果不能找地方小睡一会儿，上班族要擅于在合适的时候，通过呼吸练习、步行等方式进行精神休息，以此调节自己的状态。好好休息，也是为了好好工作。

来源：新民晚报 作者：浦城

What do office workers do during lunchtime besides eating? Nowadays, "taking a 15 minute nap and staying alert for an afternoon" has become a favorite among many overseas people.

Compared to drinking coffee, exercising, and chatting, taking a nap seems to be a more pure and direct way of taking a nap - spending 20 minutes relaxing the body and mind, and "recharging" for afternoon work. With the increasing demand for nap time, places providing nap time services have sprung up like mushrooms after rain. However, there are also different sounds for napping.

be of great advantage

Mike Kerban, co-founder and global CEO of Vita Coco, a well-known American coconut water brand, has a habit of taking a nap every afternoon. For him, taking a nap is an essential way to improve productivity. When I feel restless, tired, or anxious, taking a nap can really cure everything

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Every weekday afternoon, Kerban would lean on the sofa, put on an eye mask, play a specific piece of music, and soon fall asleep. After taking a nap, he is full of energy and can always quickly get into work. When I woke up from my nap, I felt like I could conquer the world

Kerban encouraged colleagues to take a nap in the office and even discussed the idea of setting up nap pods with the team. I think this is very valuable. In his opinion, taking a nap is very beneficial for work, as employees who have good rest make fewer mistakes and have higher attendance rates.

In the United States, many professionals suffer from long-term sleep deprivation, and it is common for them to "prolong their lives" by consuming caffeine during work. But now, this situation is changing. More and more people are realizing the importance of adequate sleep, and taking a nap in the afternoon can also help improve work efficiency in the future.

Neuropsychologist Dr. Sanam Hafez stated that napping is not laziness, but rather the body and nervous system 'demanding' rest and recovery. This is recognized by science. Even taking a 10 to 20 minute nap can 'reset' the brain, improve decision-making ability, and restore patience.

Business is booming

Although the sofa in one's own workstation and office area is the nearest nap spot for office workers, the sound of colleagues walking and talking, as well as the occasional noise of printers, keyboards, and mobile phones, can still compromise the quality of nap time. So, commercial places that provide resting spaces for professionals emerged.

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In South Korea, the number of rest stops such as sleep cafes continues to grow. These places usually offer massage chairs or small private rooms with beds.

Nabijam, located at Guanghua Gate, is a 24-hour self-service rest station that offers a minimum of 10 minutes of space usage. For example, customers can enjoy a 30 minute uninterrupted nap in a single space equipped with a premium lounge chair for about 10000 Korean won (approximately 47.2 yuan).

Ms. Quan, who is in her thirties, works for a global company. In recent months, after finishing lunch in the office, she has been taking a nap at "Nabijam". In her opinion, taking a nap can provide true rest, and going to specialized rest stations can achieve the necessary "physical and mental separation" from the workplace, making the nap more effective.

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Analysts point out that as modern society increasingly recognizes that high-quality sleep and adequate rest are important pillars of health and success, related industries are experiencing explosive growth.

According to the Korea Sleep Industry Association, as of 2021, the size of the "sleep economics" market in South Korea has exceeded 3 trillion Korean won and continues to grow at a rate of over 10% per year.

Yueke Nap "is a chain rental capsule located in New York, USA, aimed at guests who need to take a nap, stay overnight, or stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Each capsule has undergone soundproofing treatment and is equipped with a mattress, lighting equipment, and fan. The hourly rate is about $27 (approximately RMB 182), and the $50 deposit is refundable. It is reported that young office workers such as Generation Z are the main customers here.

In Japan, nap related service products are becoming increasingly popular. Office workers are willing to spend money to compensate for sleep deprivation, relieve stress, and improve work efficiency.

For example, a massage parlor in Shibuya, Tokyo combines hydrotherapy with napping. Customers can enjoy a 10 minute head spa and a 20 minute nap for 1650 yen (approximately 71 yuan).

Surprisingly, the noisy singing bar has also joined this track. A karaoke restaurant in Shibuya has launched a low-cost nap service, starting at 704 yen (approximately 30 yuan) within 60 minutes, ensuring a quiet and dimly lit nap space, and providing blankets and chargers.

In addition, platforms for summarizing nap services have also emerged. A mobile application called "Nap" supports users to search, book, and use nap spaces near their current location, including massage parlors, accommodation facilities, and karaoke bars.

Last February, Japanese online market research firm GMO Research conducted a survey of 400 office workers who go to the office three times a week or more. 71.5% of the respondents stated that they would like to take a nap. Nearly half of the people agree that even if payment is required, they would prefer to sleep in a suitable place.

a thing for it

Both professionals and social media users generally believe that factors such as lack of sleep, high work pressure, and a greater emphasis on physical and mental health are driving more overseas professionals to fall in love with napping.

It is worth noting that a harsh reality that corresponds to the prosperity of the "nap economy" is the lack of sleep among contemporary people.

Koreans have found that their sleep time is less than ever before. According to the 2024 survey released by the South Korean Statistics Bureau last year, the average daily sleep time for Koreans aged 10 and above has dropped to 8 hours and 4 minutes. This marks the first downward trend since the government began tracking this data in 1999, and sleep time is decreasing across all age groups. In addition, the survey shows that 11.9% of Koreans are troubled by insomnia.

According to a survey of 33 member countries conducted by the OECD in 2021, Japan ranked last with 7 hours and 22 minutes of sleep time, becoming the country with the least sleep time, while South Korea ranked 32nd with 7 hours and 51 minutes.

According to a survey conducted by a Japanese government agency in 2019, approximately 40% of the total population in Japan sleep less than 6 hours per day on average. Relevant institutions have identified ensuring adequate sleep as an important task and provided guidance on how to improve the quality of sleep for children, students, adults, and the elderly, establish lifestyle habits that promote good sleep, and improve sleep environments.

For many young professionals in the workplace, taking a nap can not only help them catch up on sleep, but also relieve work pressure. In New York, Generation Z takes advantage of their lunch break to nap or relax in various places. Nap spots range from nap pods, cinemas to hotels.

TikTok user Ben Sanderson shared his story of spending $15 secretly taking a nap in a cinema on social media, which has garnered over one million views and resonated with many people. In his opinion, for office workers who commute long distances, the cinema is their "most perfect nap spot" in New York.

In the view of neuropsychologist Dr. Sanam Hafez, taking a nap to escape stress is also a form of self-care. Unlike their predecessors who practiced restraint, young people nowadays grow up in a world that places greater emphasis on mental health. They set boundaries and speak out before exhaustion, even in surprising ways.

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Hafez believes that it is necessary to establish endogenous repair channels during working hours. Don't treat rest as a reward. Instead, treat it as a necessity

However, different companies have different views on napping. On social media, some netizens claimed that he was criticized for taking a nap in the office because the supervisor believed that napping affected the professionalism and image of the workplace. Another netizen said that his leader would voluntarily turn off the lights in the lounge during lunchtime because many members of the team like to nap, and colleagues feel that this is one of the most relaxing moments in their careers.

Experts point out that if one cannot find a place to take a nap, office workers should be good at taking mental breaks at appropriate times through breathing exercises, walking, and other methods to regulate their state. Rest well is also for working well.

Source: Xinmin Evening News Author: Pucheng