Amid relentless deadlines and an ever accelerating pace of life, Gen Z is rewriting the definition of success. Salary and bonuses are no longer the ultimate goals; what matters more is the right to take control of one’s own rhythm of living. They seek freedom, flexibility, and balance ways to build a career while protecting their mental well being. Sometimes, “cooling down life” is as simple as pausing in the middle of the city, savoring a bottle of Zero Degree Green Tea to ease stress and reclaim a moment of calm
When Work Consumes Life
Six o’clock in the morning, and Ho Chi Minh City is still half asleep. Thúy Diễm, a Gen Z professional working in communications, is already opening her laptop. Messages, tasks, deadlines one after another, without pause. Life moves so fast that she barely has time for herself, for friends, or even a quiet evening listening to music.
“Most of the time I spent with friends was just drinking together to release stress,” Diễm recalls.
In her first two years at work, she regularly logged 70 75 hours a week, sleeping less than 30 hours in total. The drive to prove herself came at a steep cost physical exhaustion, insomnia, burnout, and a growing sense of emptiness about life’s meaning.
Everything changed after she collapsed from illness. For the first time, Diễm was forced to stop and reflect and she realized that balance and mental health mattered more than any deadline or achievement.
Today, she no longer pushes herself at full speed. Each week, she sets aside time to rest strolling through the streets, stopping by a favorite café, or simply sitting on the sidewalk, sipping a bottle of Zero Degree Green Tea made from natural green tea to ease stress and watch the city flow by.
Those seemingly small moments have become her personal remedy cooling the mind, restoring freshness, and bringing life back into balance.
When Gen Z Chooses to “Be in Control”
According to PwC’s 2023 survey, 67% of Gen Z and Millennials are dissatisfied with their work life balance, while 53% of Gen Z report low satisfaction with their current jobs. This generation is searching for more than stability they want freedom, flexibility, and meaning in both work and life.
Mai Hạnh, 26, who works in social media, once believed that total dedication was the only path to advancement. She worked diligently eight hours a day, yet left the office each evening desperate to disconnect.
“One time my boss called to handle work on my day off, but I usually turn my phone off on weekends, so I missed it,” Hạnh says. “After that, I was told I lacked commitment.” Realizing she was trapped in an endless loop of urgent tasks and deadlines, Hạnh decided to step outside her comfort zone in search of a more flexible environment one where she could set her own pace. After more than a year in corporate life, she chose to become a freelancer, gaining freedom over her time, work, and emotions.
Now, Diễm no longer pushes herself to move at an unsustainable pace. Each week, she makes time to rest strolling through the streets, stopping by cafés she loves, or simply sitting on the sidewalk, sipping a bottle of Zero Degree Green Tea made from natural green tea to ease stress and watch the city flow by.
Savouring a sip of natural green tea with EGCG while breathing in the fresh air and enjoying a sense of refreshment a quintessential Gen Z moment of mental reset.
“Now I can work in fresh air, deliver tasks on time, and still feel mentally light,” she smiles. “If you don’t draw your own path, you’ll only become a footprint on someone else’s map.”
Cooling Down to Go Further
It is no exaggeration to say that “being your own boss” is becoming a defining lifestyle choice for Gen Z. According to Forbes, only around 40% of Gen Z prioritize work above all else; the majority choose balance, flexibility, and freedom to sustain creativity and positive energy.
In the midst of constant motion, Gen Z chooses to press the reset button pausing, breathing deeply, slowing down to reduce stress and reconnect with themselves. Balance is not about stepping back it is about knowing when to activate “cool down mode” to move forward with renewed clarity.
For them, success is not merely climbing higher or earning more, but living fully, owning their pace, and refusing to be controlled by stress. A quiet moment, a short walk, the clean, refreshing taste of Zero Degree Green Tea with EGCG, or simply sitting still and listening inward can be enough to dispel fatigue and spark inspiration.
When balance is restored, life becomes lighter, creativity flows, and confidence grows. In that moment, a bottle of Zero Degree Green Tea crafted from natural green tea becomes a symbol of a life that has been gently cooled down. And with a calm, refreshed mind, every challenge suddenly feels more manageable.