2009 Lifestyle: Which group do you belong to?

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When the time machine took us to 2009, various new ethnic groups along with their entirely new health lifestyles emerged: the NONO group, early risers, the FUN group... As your trusted friends, we naturally had to step in before you got overwhelmed by these new groups, helping you understand the true meaning behind these fashion labels. 　　Wait, are you already feeling pleased just by knowing some new terms? Please, these days there are superficial \"know-it-alls\" everywhere. British psychologists have found that 90% of people these days are “giants in words but dwarfs in action.” So, as you read this article, please be sincere, choose a group that suits you, and give it a try with dedication; believe that your life in 2009 will be very different! 　　The NONO tribe promotes a low-key personality. Their slogan is: NO to all hypocrisy, NO to pretense, NO to following trends without any individuality, and NO to brands that are all the same. The “spiritual bible” of the “NONO tribe” is Naomi, a Canadian female journalist. Naomi Klein’s best-selling book *No Logo*, published in 2002, exposes the frantic consumerism in the modern world, as well as the harassment and deception inflicted by brands and their advertisements on people’s daily lives, serving as a warning to Westerners living in a society driven by high consumption. At the same time, the “NONO tribe” was born! 　　“The “NONO tribe” emerges as those who decipher fashion trends and challenge conventional norms; they pursue a high-quality lifestyle, place importance on personal feelings, and refuse to let their individuality be drowned out by standardized fashion trends. Their aesthetic philosophy is a combination of simplicity and minimalism, eliminating all unnecessary details. 　　“\"Not to be pleased by material gains nor saddened by personal losses\" is their independent personality. Despite having considerable financial strength, they stay away from and reject branded products, as the \"NONOs\" believe that using brands to show social status is actually a sign of lacking status. The perfume they use is homemade, not pre-made brand-name products ； The designer they admire is Martin. Magiella – On the garments designed by this designer, the tags are always left blank. 　　When it comes to eating, the “NONOs” are not afraid of hard work; they can make bread at home every day – of course using whole wheat flour and without any leavening agents ； When purchasing new clothes, they often favor the studios of independent designers. 　　●“The “NONO tribe” moves in. The way of life of the “NONO tribe” is entirely natural, which is why true members of this tribe are not aware of it themselves. If you label someone as a “NONO,” they will often ask in confusion, “What is NONO?” ” 　　Morning types: the new force of future society. Slogan: Your future lies in the morning! Society that is active at night is gradually shifting towards a society that is active in the morning! 　　Those of us who enjoy nightlife sometimes wake up at six or seven in the morning, and it feels like it’s too early and extremely uncomfortable! But for \"morning types,\" getting up at six or seven o’clock is considered a piece of cake, as according to their schedule, getting up at five o’clock is the standard! Diligent \"morning types\" are always able to use the time before going to work to open up different possibilities for their lives. 　　“The concept of \"morning people\" originated in Japan, with Hiroya Zejo, the director of the Japanese \"Institute of Early Rising Psychosomatic Medicine\", being the originator of this idea. He has written a large number of books on being a \"morning person\": \"The Success Philosophy of Morning People,\" \"How to Become a Morning Person in 100 Days,\" \"Advice for Morning People,\" \"The Life Revolution of Morning People,\" and more than 10 other books in this category. These books are not only bestsellers in Japan but also very popular in South Korea, even sparking a breakfast-eating movement there. 　　Takuhiro Zei emphasized that going to bed early and waking up early are absolutely related to a person’s physical health and work efficiency. Whether it’s sleeping in after staying up late or taking a long nap after consecutive nights of staying up, both can have a negative impact on the autonomic nervous system, leading to weakened judgment and difficulty concentrating. The “nightlife” to which city dwellers are addicted is only suitable for those under 30. Because excessive overtime, social engagements, binge eating late at night and drinking alcohol, as well as forcing oneself to have fun despite being exhausted, will gradually damage the autonomic nervous system, circulatory system, and respiratory system. Exaggerated strain on the body may be manageable when one is young, as the body can repair itself to some extent. However, after the age of 30, as the metabolic rate slows down and the body’s repair capabilities weaken, it can lead to diseases such as liver disease. Therefore, if you are obsessed with nightlife and have passed the age of 30, it’s time to change your habits and strive to become a healthy \"morning person\"! 　　●“People who are morning types moving in There are quite a number of groups of such people; on the Internet, there are sites like Early Rise Network, I Morning Network, and Babu Early Rise Group. The Babu Early Rise Group is very famous in Taiwan. It consists of only 12 members, who are required to get up before 7 a.m. every day to log in on the official website; if a member is absent three times in a month, they are automatically removed from the group, and alternate members are brought in to fill their place. The 12 group members were not familiar with one another, exchanging greetings only during the roll call every morning. 　　The Rainbow Family: the seven colors that maintain balance. Slogan: Find the perfect balance in work and life, so that every day can be as healthy as a rainbow! 　　“The \"Rainbow Tribe\" understands that the beauty of a rainbow lies in the balance of the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet; therefore, they use the seven colors of the rainbow to represent seven different healthy living habits*. 　　Red: Focus on improving work efficiency, try to avoid overtime, and strive to maintain a balance between work and life. 　　Orange: Determine the optimal time for sleeping to ensure at least 8 hours of sleep. 　　Yellow: Say NO to unhealthy foods such as fast food. Green: Don’t become a victim of stress; try various latest ways to relieve stress. 　　Blue: Be an active person and keep exercising. 　　Indigo: Focus on a balanced diet, and arrange meals reasonably according to the dietary pyramid. 　　Purple: Don’t forget to take care of your relatives and friends, help them adopt healthy attitudes, and enjoy a wonderful life together. 　　●“The “Rainbow Tribe” moves in The entry threshold for the “Rainbow Tribe” is not very high; an increasing number of urban white-collar workers who are overworked are turning into members of this group. 　　FUN tribe: Fitness, harmony, nutrition? We all need it. Slogan: Fitness, harmony, and nutrition – none of them can be missing! 　　FUN is an abbreviation for Fit, Unify, Nutrition. This group takes it as its responsibility to love fitness, pay attention to mental harmony, and maintain a nutritious diet. 　　Fitness: It is recommended that you and your family engage in at least 40 minutes of physical exercise per day, including warm-up activities, the main exercise routine, and final cooling-down and relaxation exercises. 　　Unify: Intense work and stress inevitably turn people into people who blow up at the slightest provocation; therefore, a relaxed and harmonious interpersonal relationship is important for everyone. 　　Nutrition: What you eat determines your health status; you can purchase nutrition books on your own and take self-study courses in nutrition. 　　●“The \"FUN\" family is now available! Fit helps you boost your charm, Unify makes you more popular, and Nutrition helps you save on medication costs. Think about it – it would have been such a great deal if you had been able to carry Fit, Unify, and Nutrition through to 2009! 　　The Frugal Crowd: A Comfortable Life During the Financial Crisis. Slogan: No shopping sprees, no aggressive bargaining, no dining out, no food waste; do household chores by oneself, and remember to take the stairs to work. 　　“The “frugal folks” often call each other “Frugal One” or “Little Frugal One”; their motto is “Thrift is honorable, waste is shameful.” “\"Frugal folks\" are not like \"Gobseck\"; they are careful with their spending in order to lead a simpler, healthier life. By shifting their focus of consumption, they manage to allocate their money more effectively. 　　Many wealthy people and celebrities are advocates of being frugal. Bill. Gates went out driving with a friend, and his friend wanted him to park in a premium parking lot, but he insisted on parking in a regular parking lot where the fees were lower. He said, \"Money is meant to create value, not to be wasted!\" ”Mr. McCarthy, a billionaire and vice president of the American NBC company, calmly slipped under the table in front of everyone’s eyes to pick up a Cuban cigar that he had half-smoked and dropped on the ground. He explained to everyone, “Please forgive my rudeness.” But from the moment I was born, my mother told me to cherish every penny. ” Faced with the global economic crisis, it is believed that \"frugal people\" will become very popular. 　　●“The \"frugal folks\" move in Learn from Asia’s famous \"frugal folks\" – such as Li Ka-shing, who wears electronic watches and old suits, and Jackie Chan, who doesn’t forget to take free toiletries when staying at hotels. To be a \"frugal expert,\" one needs to come up with new ways to save money from time to time, such as recycling waste and turning it into something useful ； Do it yourself, with endless creativity ； Buy the “family size” version at the supermarket” ； Make full use of expired items ； Changtao Shop – Mix and match to save money ； Use your card more often to earn points, and so on. 　　OUT community dictionary 　　As the saying goes, survival of the fittest – take a look at all those communities that were once trendy but were not healthy or in line with contemporary trends, and which are gradually disappearing from our dictionaries. 　　Luxury Enthusiasts: A transliteration of the English word “luxury”; these enthusiasts possess an obsession with fashion and luxury brands that is beyond what ordinary people can understand. Their motto is: Luxury is the joys and sorrows that come with life – the love for brand-name products represents the \"spicy\" aspect, working overtime brings the \"sour\" experience, saving money by eating instant noodles is the \"bitter\" part, while getting a limited edition bag brings sweetness. “The members of this group spend the most on clothing and beauty products; they consider reading fashion magazines to be their best form of leisure, and when traveling to seven European countries, the pleasure of shopping outweighs that of sightseeing. 　　Overworked models: They work hard, treating their job as a hobby. They never \"work overtime,\" because the word \"finish work\" does not exist in their dictionary. Relying on cigarettes and coffee-based beverages to improve work efficiency. They are an elite group in society; while bringing great wealth to it, they also cause health problems such as sudden death and chronic diseases. Some use “three highs and three middles” to describe “overworked models”, namely: high education, high income, high position, as well as middle management, middle class, and key figures. Working more than 10 hours a day ； Less than 6 hours of sleep ； Meals are irregular... Years of excessive work have pushed their health to the brink. 　　Group 99: They have a lot, but are never satisfied. They work hard, striving for that extra \"1\", and endeavor to reach \"100\" as soon as possible. All the things in life that were worth being happy and satisfied about were ruined by the sudden possibility of reaching “100”; they strived desperately to obtain that meaningless “1,” even at the cost of losing their happiness.