A survey of 2,000 adults has revealed that 43% feel grumpy, irritable or easily annoyed immediately after waking at least once a week, with that figure jumping sharply to 72% amongst Gen Z.
More than a third (35%) admitted they regularly begin the day feeling tired, low on energy or simply not quite themselves. Following a less-than-ideal wake-up, nearly two thirds (63%) said the way they feel first thing in the morning frequently affects the rest of their day.
Common morning struggles
Many acknowledged that a lack of motivation (49%), irritability (32%), feeling emotionally low (31%) and stress (28%) are common experiences that can have a knock-on effect on their day-to-day lives.
The study was commissioned by Samsung Health, whose Vitals feature on the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 helps users gain a better understanding of their overnight recovery. Eight in 10 respondents agreed they would welcome a deeper insight into what their body is telling them when they wake up feeling out of sorts.
Generational differences in sleep attitudes
Attitudes towards overnight recovery differ across generations, however – with 28% of Baby Boomers admitting they have little interest in it, compared to 80% of Gen Z and 84% of Millennials.
The results highlight a growing shift in how people approach 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 keeping tabs on their wellbeing than they were previously.
Growing use of health technology
Many are already turning to technology to support this, 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.
