10 min

Sleep Hygiene Checklist

A practical sleep worksheet for choosing consistent daytime, evening, bedroom, and wake-time habits that support better rest.

Sleep
Beginner
10 min

The Sleep Hygiene Checklist turns broad sleep advice into a short set of repeatable habits. Sleep is shaped by cues across the whole day: morning light, movement, caffeine timing, evening routines, bedroom conditions, and wake-time consistency. When those cues are predictable, the body has a clearer rhythm to follow.

This worksheet groups sleep-supportive habits into four practical zones: daytime anchors, evening wind-down, bedroom setup, and wake-time consistency. Instead of trying to change everything at once, you can check what is already working and choose one or two habits to practice tonight.

Use the notes section to track small observations, such as what helped you feel more settled, what got in the way, or what you want to adjust tomorrow. The goal is not a perfect night. The goal is a steady routine that teaches your body what to expect over time.

Sleep Hygiene Checklist

Sleep Hygiene Checklist

A practical sleep worksheet for choosing consistent daytime, evening, bedroom, and wake-time habits that support better rest.

When to Use

  • When sleep routines feel inconsistent or unclear
  • Before bed to choose a calmer evening plan
  • After a difficult night to spot patterns
  • When building a repeatable bedtime routine

How to Use

  1. 1
    Review each checklist section before your evening routine begins.
  2. 2
    Check the habits you already completed or can complete today.
  3. 3
    Choose one daytime habit and one evening habit to repeat tomorrow.
  4. 4
    Write notes about what helped your body feel more settled.
  5. 5
    Keep the same wake time when possible, even after a poor night.
  6. 6
    Review the checklist weekly and adjust only one habit at a time.

Research & References

  • Morin, C. M., et al. (2006). Psychological and behavioral treatment of insomnia: Update of the recent evidence. Sleep, 29(11), 1398-1414.
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (2022). Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency: Healthy Sleep Habits. National Institutes of Health.