A survey of 2,000 adults has found that 43% feel grouchy, irritable or easily annoyed immediately after waking up at least once a week. Among Gen Z, that figure rises to 72%. Over a third (35%) admitted they regularly start the day feeling tired, lacking energy or simply not quite themselves.
Morning mood shapes the day
Nearly two thirds (63%) confessed that their mood first thing in the morning often influences the rest of their day. Many acknowledged a lack of motivation (49%), irritability (32%), feeling emotionally low (31%) and stress (28%) as common experiences that can affect their daily lives.
The study 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 in sleep interest
Eight out of 10 participants agreed they would like a deeper understanding of what their body is telling them when they wake up feeling different from usual. However, attitudes towards overnight recovery differ by generation – with 28% of Baby Boomers confessing they have little interest in it. This rises to 80% of Gen Z and 84% of Millennials.
Growing focus on health monitoring
The results indicate a growing shift in how people manage their sleep and wellbeing, with 63% stating 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.
Many are already turning to technology to support this approach, with 68% currently tracking at least one aspect of their health. The most frequently monitored factors are sleep (35%), weight and body composition (34%), and activity levels (29%). A quarter are keeping tabs on their nutrition, while 21% utilise technology to monitor their heart health.
One in five (20%) are also employing tools designed to help track and manage stress levels. Two thirds (66%) believe technology can aid them in better understanding the signals their bodies are sending and support healthier daily habits.
