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Screens away before bed
- The plan
- When I brush my teeth at night, I'll put my phone on the charger outside the bedroom.
- How you'll know
- Screens were away for the last 30 minutes before sleep on most nights CDC, 2024.
Why
The CDC suggests stopping electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bed CDC, 2024.
If it doesn't fit
Start with the bedroom only, or turn on the phone's wind-down mode at the same time each night.
Sources for this page
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2024). About sleep.
Health agency advice: what a public health body recommends; check the page for its own sources.
What we use: Adults 18 to 60: 7 or more hours a night. Habits: steady bed and wake times; devices off 30 minutes before bed; no caffeine late in the day.
Checked Oct 11, 2026 · https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.html