A poll of 2,000 adults found 43% feel grumpy, irritable or easily annoyed immediately after waking at least once a week, rising sharply to 72% among Gen Z. More than a third (35%) confessed they regularly start the day feeling tired, low on energy or simply not quite themselves.
Morning mood affects the day
After experiencing a less-than-ideal wake-up, nearly two thirds (63%) said the way they feel first thing in the morning often affects the rest of their day. Many admitted a lack of motivation (49%), irritability (32%), feeling emotionally low (31%) and stress (28%) are common experiences that can impact their day-to-day lives.
The research was commissioned by Samsung Health whose Vitals feature on the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 helps users better understand their overnight recovery.
Generational differences
Eight in 10 respondents agreed they would like a deeper understanding of what their body is telling them when they wake up feeling different from usual. However, attitudes toward overnight recovery vary by generation – as 28% of Baby Boomers admitted they have little interest in it. But this rises to 80% of Gen Z and 84% of Millennials.
The findings point to a growing shift in how people manage their sleep and wellbeing, with 63% saying they pay closer attention to their health than they did five years ago. Meanwhile, 54% are now more proactive about monitoring their wellbeing than in the past.
Technology and tracking
Many are already turning to technology to support this approach, with 68% currently tracking at least one aspect of their health. The most commonly monitored factors are sleep (35%), weight and body composition (34%), and activity levels (29%).
A quarter are tracking their nutrition, while 21% use technology to keep an eye on their heart health. One in five (20%) are also making use of tools designed to help monitor and manage stress levels. Two thirds (66%) believe technology can help them better understand the signals their bodies are sending and support healthier everyday habits.
