Nearly half wake up grumpy every week as Brits look to monitor sleep recovery

Nearly half wake up grumpy every week as Brits look to monitor sleep recovery With sleep quality becoming a growing concern, more Brits are turning to health technology to better understand their overnight recovery and morning wellbeing. A survey of 2,000 adults 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. 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. 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. 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.