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Bryan Johnson's Sleep Protocol: 10 Habits for Perfect Sleep
Bryan Johnson's complete sleep optimization protocol. Sleep is the #1 life priority in the Blueprint system. These 10 habits helped Bryan achieve top-quartile sleep scores for 18-29 year olds — and eight months of 100% perfect sleep. Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult with a healthcare professional before making changes to your sleep routine.
Protocol Steps
1
Reframe Your Identity: Be a Professional Sleeper
Mindset shift
Make sleep your #1 priority. Plan your day around sleep — it's the most important appointment in your calendar. Nothing influences your conscious and unconscious existence more than sleep quality.
2
Create a 30-60 Minute Wind-Down Routine
30-60 mins
Set a specific time each evening to start winding down. Read a book, take a warm bath, practice breathing exercises, or listen to soothing music. Focus on transitioning your work and worry brain to sleep mode. No screens, no messages, no social media.
3
Get Morning Light Within 30 Minutes of Waking
15-30 mins
Get outside within the first 15-30 minutes of waking to set your circadian rhythm and boost mood. If natural sunlight isn't available, use a 10,000 lux light therapy device for 3-4 minutes.
4
Regulate Evening Light
Ongoing
Dim the lights 1-2 hours before bedtime. Use warm (red is best) lighting in the evenings. Install blue light filters on your devices and consider blue light blocking glasses. Limit screen time at least 60 minutes before bed.
5
Regulate Bedroom Temperature (60-67°F)
Setup
Keep your bedroom between 60-67°F (15-19°C). A cool environment is critical for deep sleep. Use a room thermometer to monitor conditions and adjust as needed.
6
Keep a Consistent Bedtime (8:30 PM ± 30 min)
Daily habit
Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. Bryan targets 8:30 PM bedtime and falls asleep within 3 minutes of his head hitting the pillow. Consistency is one of the most powerful sleep interventions.
7
Create a Pitch-Black Sleep Environment
Setup
Make your bedroom as dark as possible. Use blackout window film or curtains to block all external light. Even small amounts of light can disrupt melatonin production and sleep quality.
8
Use White Noise
Nightly
A white noise machine masks disruptive sounds and creates a consistent auditory environment that promotes deeper sleep. Bryan uses one nightly.
9
Stop Fluids by 4 PM
Daily habit
Stop drinking fluids at 4 PM to prevent sleep disruption from nighttime bathroom visits. All liquids Bryan drinks during the day are mineralized (tea, electrolytes, or Blueprint Longevity Mix) to maximize hydration efficiency.
10
Track and Measure Your Sleep
Ongoing
What gets measured gets managed. Use wearable sleep trackers to monitor sleep quality, heart rate variability, sleep stages, and trends over time. Bryan uses multiple tracking devices.
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