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%).