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Did you know that your sleeping position
can give some insight and clues into your personality?
Experts, such as Professor Chris Idzikowski
have analyzed six common sleeping positions
and linked each of them to a particular personality type.
When you sleep in a position
that makes you feel the most comfortable,
this conveys what is most comfortable for you.
And because you do it unconsciously,
it can be seen as an honest expression
of your innermost self.
Before we begin, we would like to mention
that while there may not be a lot of rigorous research
about the meaning behind your sleeping positions,
experts agree that it gives us a very valuable glimpse
into certain facets
of our personality we might not even realize.
So with that said,
here are the six most common sleeping positions
and what experts say your style says about you.
Number one, fetal position.
First and foremost is the baby or the fetal position,
which is where a person sleeps curled on their side
with their knees brought up close to their stomach or chest.
According to a survey done by a sleep specialist,
Chris Idzikowski, this was found
to be by far the most popular sleeping position
with over 41% of people saying
it was their preferred way of sleeping.
Sleeping in this position gives you a certain sense
of safety and comfort.
It's believed that those
who adopt this sleeping position tend to be shy,
sensitive and introverted.
Calm and reliable people like this yearn to be protected,
understood and sympathized with.
And though they may have a tough exterior,
deep down inside,
they are some of the kindest, most gentle
and most soft-hearted people you will ever meet.
Number two, on your stomach.
Also called the skydiver position,
sleeping on your stomach with your head to one side
and your arms wrapped around a pillow
often conveys an open and playful personality.
Experts believe that people who like
to sleep in this position tend
to be fun loving, brash and straightforward.
They like to take risks
but also have a strong need for control.
Free spirited and adventurers,
they're also bold and sociable
but sensitive to criticism.
Number three, on your back.
Next is the sleepy soldier,
which is when you sleep flat on your back
with your arms at your sides
as if standing at attention.
Those who like to sleep in this position
are said to have strong, silent personalities.
They tend to be disciplined, hard working
and self-motivated people
who enjoy structure and take themselves very seriously.
Many of them are also perfectionists and over-achievers
with incredibly high expectations
for both themselves and those around them.
Number four, on your side.
When someone sleeps on their side,
usually with their legs straight
and their arms beneath their pillow,
it means that they are sociable and easy going.
Also known as the log.
This was found to be
the second-most popular position for sleep.
This position is comfortable and relaxed
and people who like to sleep like this
can be very talkative, charming and friendly.
Most of them tend to be trusting and warm
but also a bit gullible and naive.
Number five, shooting star.
Sleeping on your back with your legs stretched out
and your arms above your head
is known as the shooting star or starfish position.
A unique and unconventional sleeping position,
people who like to sleep like this
are shown to be very amiable, mild mannered
and easy to get along with
because of how trusting and open they are.
They have no problem letting their guard down
around others and have great communication skills
that make them all the more likable.
They're loyal and supportive friends
who go out of their way to help the people they care about,
which doesn't come as a surprise
when you consider how their particular sleeping position
makes it look like they're always reaching their arms out
in a welcoming hug.
(yawning)
And number six, with your leg raised.
If you tend to fall asleep
with one of your legs raised,
it may mean that you have an unpredictable
and adventurous personality.
People who like this sleeping position
are often spontaneous, emotional and temperamental.
They're drawn to excitement
and may be moody or indecisive at times.
Those who sleep with their leg raised also tend
to be driven, competitive and very charismatic.
They're natural-born leaders
who enjoy being the center of attention
and care deeply for their loved ones.
What position do you like to sleep in?
Do you relate to what it says about your personality?
Tell us about it in the comments below.
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