While there's all sorts of generalized and nonsensical conclusions that can be drawn from questions like "what your sleeping position says about you," it is a bit intriguing that Dr. Idzikowski found a significant correlation in a scientific manner, and in a survey of a rather large pool of people (1,000 participants).
Perhaps the way we sleep reflects a bit of the subconscious body language we carry around with ourselves throughout the day (and apparently the night).
1. The Foetus position (41%), otherwise known as the Thinker position, is characterized by sleeping on one's side, in a curled up position. Arms are curled on top of the pillow, or occasionally one arm will be under the pillow. The hands can be in a variety of positions, but Foetus positions are always characterized by at least one hand resting near the chin.
Adopters of the foetus position are perceived to be tough on the outside but sensitive on the inside. They may be shy when they first meet somebody, but soon relax. This is the most common sleeping position--adopted by some 41% of the 1,000 people who took part in Professor Idzikowski's survey. More than twice as many women as men tend to adopt this position.
2. The Log sleepers (15%): This one's pretty straightforward. They sleep on their sides with their back and legs straight, both hands down by their sides, and their cheek resting against the pillow straight like a log.
Log sleepers tended to be easy-going, social people who like being part of the in-crowd. They are trusting of strangers, and they may even be gullible.
3. The Yearner (13%): The Yearner’s position is where one sleeps with his or her head slightly off the centre of the pillow, arms outstretched along the pillow, back straight, and legs slightly bent.
People who sleep on their side with both arms out in front are said to have an open nature, but can be suspicious and cynical. They are slow to make up their minds, but once they have made a decision, they are unlikely to change it.
4. The Soldier (8%): A Soldier sleeps flat on his or her back, face to the ceiling, (with both arms pinned down at the side or slightly out, and legs straight.
People who sleep in this position are generally quiet and reserved. They don't like a fuss, but set themselves and others high standards.
5. The Freefall (7%): Position: A Freefall sleeper lies on his front with his hands wrapped around the pillow, and his head turned to one side.
Personality: Freefallers are often gregarious and brash people, but they can be nervy and thin-skinned underneath. They don't like criticism, or extreme situations.
6. The Starfish (5%): The Starfish position is where one sleeps on his back and spreads both his arms and legs out in a five-pointed ÒstarfishÓ position.
Starfish sleepers make good friends not only because they are always ready to listen to others but also offer help when needed. They generally don't like to be the centre of attention.
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