I was a sleep tracker skeptic until I got my Withings Sleep Analyzer and now I check my metrics every morning. For a long time my sleep score has hovered around the low-70s but recently I've noticed my score tracking upwards. The other day, I finally cracked 90.And that's thanks to the 7:1 sleep method. This simple rule prioritizes consistency over hacks and it's given my sleep the boost it needs. The best sleep trackers take in a range of metrics before giving your final score and with the 7:1 sleep rule, I'm pleasing all those data points.It's not just my sleep tracker that's noticing the results. I'm experiencing fewer 3 a.m. wake ups, I'm getting up before my alarm and I feel fresher during the day. Here's why the 7:1 sleep rule is the sleep hack you (and your sleep tracker) will love — and how to follow it yourself.Key takeawaysThe 7:1 sleep rule encourages you to get seven hours sleep a night, falling asleep within a consistent one hour time frame, and doing so at least five nights a week.This consistent sleep schedule helps regulate your circadian rhythms, so you fall asleep faster, experience less late night wake ups, and wake up fresher.If you're tracking your sleep, following the 7:1 rule can boost your metrics to achieve a higher sleep score.What is the 7:1 sleep rule?