What Is the 10-3-2-1-0 Rule for Sleep? These Schedule Guidelines Will Help You Spot Your Very Worst Sleep Habits

A peach and cream themed bedroom with an oversized headboard, a tiered pouf, a set of table lamps, a vanity with a wooden stool and a pair of wall sconces with a mirror.

I'd been under the impression that preparing for a good night's rest starts when my nighttime routine begins. However, I recently discovered that steps to a healthy slumber must commence far earlier in the day.

And it's this principle that lays the foundation for the 10-3-2-1-0 sleep rule. Rather than switching up your bedscape or regulating the ambiance of your bedroom, this rule teaches you how to sleep better by making lifestyle changes in the lead-up to bedtime.