Millennials have been accused of mom jeans and side parts, but a new survey shows that it is this generation that is getting the best sleep. With quality rest a priority for all age groups, what are millennials doing?

Of the 2,000 Americans across four generations who responded to mattress brand Saatva's survey, millennials reported sleeping longer and sleeping better. And since Saatva is the best mattress brand this year, one would expect millennials to know a thing or two about sleep.

Among millennials, 85% enjoy six or more hours of sleep each night, and 49% rate their sleep quality as "good." What is the worst sleep? Among millennials, 85% enjoy 6 or more hours of sleep each night, and 49% rate their sleep quality as "good."

While back pain and anxiety are the main sleep deprivation factors across generations, millennials could thank their surprisingly healthy phone habits for their increased rest time. Let's explore why millennials sleep better than other generations.

No matter which generation you belong to, good sleep should be a priority. Lack of sleep can lead to poor concentration, mood swings, and even increased risk of disease. So what keeps us up at night?

Saatva's research shows that across generations, anxiety and worry are the main sleep deprivation factors. Physical health and work are both reported as causes of sleep deprivation, but money worries may be the biggest stressor keeping us awake, as 35% of respondents cited financial worries as a cause for staying up late.

Dr. Shanta Gauda, psychiatrist, behavioral sleep medicine specialist and founder of ThinkSleep, theorizes that this may be part of the reason millennials sleep better. She explains, "Younger Millennials and Gen Z tend to focus more on work/life balance." On the other hand, she says, older generations have a stronger "'grind' mentality."

Particularly among the younger generation, this may be the cause of their partners' inability to sleep (21% of Boomers in relationships say they do not share a bed). While there are benefits to sleeping with a loved one, it makes it more difficult to personalize the space to one's own sleep needs.

Finally, back pain is the number one sleep deprivation factor among Boomers and Gen X, ahead of insomnia and sleep apnea. However, back pain is a multi-generational problem, with Millennials and Gen Z reporting that back pain prevents them from sleeping.

Millennials sleep longer not because they were born between 1981 and 1996. Instead, there are several key health habits that may be causing this generation to enjoy better rest.

Some may be surprised to learn that younger generations are better at putting away their phones, and both Millennials and Gen Zs avoid using screens at night. This may be an important reason millennials are enjoying better sleep, as the blue light of phone screens and anxiety-inducing "doom scrolling" are responsible for many irregular nights.

If you can't stop scrolling on your phone before bed, consider shifting from social media to something a little more soothing; YouTube sleep mediations and TikTok sleep hypnosis are good ways to use your phone before bed.

In addition to the phone, try to cut back on TV before bed, especially if you like high-octane thrillers. If you don't want to turn off the TV, change the channel to a comfortable program instead.

Saying goodbye to after-dinner coffee improved sleep for all generations. Thirty-five percent of those surveyed said that refraining from caffeinated beverages in the evening has deepened their rest.

The 10-3-2-1-0 sleep method encourages people to abstain from coffee 10 hours before bed. While this may seem like a long time to go without a latte, caffeine can remain in the body for up to 10 hours. If you are struggling with coffee abstinence, take baby steps. Cut out caffeinated beverages in the evening and gradually accelerate your deadlines.

It's hard to chill out at night. The study found that music helps people of all ages sleep, with 61% of respondents listening to music to relieve stress.

Studies have shown that music has a calming and sleep-inducing effect. Look online for sleep playlists or choose your own relaxing songs (but avoid songs that trigger strong emotions).

Otherwise, try white noise (or pink or brown noise). Less melodic than music, relaxing background sounds are often used to aid sleep. This is especially useful if you live in a noisy neighborhood or tend to go to bed earlier than your noisy roommates.

Unfortunately, bad sleep can afflict all generations, including millennials, and it can be difficult to pinpoint what is keeping you awake. Here are some sleep tips to try, no matter what year you were born: