sleep hygiene

American  

[sleep hahy-jeen] / ˈslip ˌhaɪ dʒin /

noun

1. a set of practices or habits that are recommended to ensure restful, good-quality sleep.

   Basic sleep hygiene includes setting regular bedtime hours and avoiding exercise and computer use prior to sleep.

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sleep hygiene British  

noun

1. the habits conducive to getting the right amount and quality of sleep

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Etymology

Origin of sleep hygiene

First recorded in 1895–90

Example Sentences

Many offer nutritional advice as part of their program, others healthy habit counseling addressing stress management, sleep hygiene and hydration, among other areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

Better sleep hygiene could have made a difference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

While smartwatches can help optimize one’s sleep hygiene and are therefore “probably useful,” he argues there are much simpler ways to improve one’s sleep health.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024

Dr Christmas has encouraged GPs to highlight the importance of sleep hygiene, such as eating healthily, removing screens from the bedroom, and exercising regularly.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024

Neither the blue light from his phone nor his agitated state will help his sleep hygiene, experts said.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2024