Monday, March 8, 2010

Sleeping Position and Personality

Alright, I've been asked to blog this. So here we go..

I first read this years ago, it's about your sleeping position and what it says about you. Anyway I couldn't find that same article but this is of similar...

This was a research done by Professor Chris Idzikowski (Director of UK Sleep Assessment & Advisory Service) which looked at the 6 most common sleeping positions.


So which one are You?

Foetus
Those who curl up in the foetus position are described as tough on the outside but sensitive at heart. They may be shy when they first meet somebody, but soon relax. This is the most common sleeping position, adopted by 41% of the 1,000 people who took part in the survey. More than twice as many women as men tend to adopt this position.

Log
Lying on your side with both arms down by your side. These sleepers are easy going, social people who like being part of the in-crowd, and who are trusting of strangers. However, they may be gullible.

Yearner
People who sleep on their side with both arms out in front are said to have an open nature, but can be suspicious, cynical. They are slow to make up their minds, but once they have taken a decision, they are unlikely ever to change it.

Soldier

Lying on your back with both arms pinned to your sides. People who sleep in this position are generally quiet and reserved. They don't like a fuss, but set themselves and others high standards.

Freefall
Lying on your front with your hands around the pillow, and your head turned to one side. Often gregarious and brash people, but can be nervy and thin-skinned underneath, and don't like criticism, or extreme situations.

Starfish

Lying on your back with both arms up around the pillow. These sleepers make good friends because they are always ready to listen to others, and offer help when needed. They generally don't like to be the centre of attention.

The remainder of those in the poll said the position they fell asleep varied or did not know.

Some conclusions from the research:
- freefall position was good for digestion, while the starfish and soldier positions were more likely to lead to snoring and a bad night's sleep.
- most people are unlikely to change their sleeping position. Just 5% said they sleep in a different position every night.

Time for me to sleep :) nite all x

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