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First 10 Minutes After Waking Forecast Your Day, Poll Finds

Survey highlights fragile routines that can be disrupted by small oversights such as skipping coffee or water.

Overview

  • Thirty-seven percent of Americans say they can tell within 10 minutes of waking whether their day will go well or poorly.
  • Nearly one in three adults report that skipping basic tasks such as making coffee or brushing their teeth disrupts their entire morning.
  • The average person requires 25 minutes to feel fully awake after sleep, with baby boomers at about 19 minutes and millennials taking roughly 10 minutes longer.
  • Seventy percent of respondents say a good night’s sleep leads to a good day and 68% credit quality rest for daily success; most average six hours per night instead of the ideal seven.
  • Key morning boosters identified include eating breakfast early (49%), getting fresh air (46%) and drinking as much water as coffee or tea (42%).