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

Not everybody needs to be as precise about their sleep hygiene as an elite athlete, but getting good-quality sleep is important for the health and wellbeing of everyone.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025

Make a budget, go on a diet, get back to your work outs, clean out the pantry, organize your closet, save money, eat in and do better with your sleep hygiene.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2025

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

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2024