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

Better sleep hygiene could have made a difference.

From The Wall Street Journal

And while CBT-I does include sleep hygiene tips like avoiding caffeine and bright screens before bed, these maneuvers haven’t been found to work well for insomnia, at least not on their own.

From Slate

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

Good sleep hygiene is a crucial competent of any top-level athlete's approach to fitness and wellbeing.

From BBC