According to Professor Idzikowski, those who prefer sleeping on their stomach with arms wrapped around a pillow in the fetal position tend to be outgoing yet sensitive; you dislike criticism and extreme situations.
Sleepers who favor the log position tend to be friendly and trusting of strangers; however, they can sometimes be suspicious and take longer than other sleepers to make decisions.
Side sleepers
People who sleep in the starfish position, with arms extended out on either side, are said to be looking for affection and love from others, like the sea creature they resemble. Although open to new experiences and criticism can sometimes upset them.
Opposites tend to be wary of each other and can have difficulty trusting others, yet can be generous when offering aid and being good listeners who want to support their friends. While shy, sensitive people may appear, these types of individuals usually possess a tough exterior and approach decisions logically while remaining pessimistic at times; hence making good decision makers who seldom change their minds.
Back sleepers
No matter which position you prefer to sleep in, whether back, side, or stomach sleeping can reveal much about who you are as an individual. Experts claim that how one lies down while resting can reveal their innermost thoughts and character traits.
Sleeping on your back with arms at your sides is a popular position that’s good for both spine health and acid reflux relief, while also helping reduce snoring. This so-called soldier sleep position characterizes someone as confident, self-assured and unafraid of challenges; open-minded yet cynical when meeting new people or making decisions; slow but deliberate decision maker but once your mind has been made up, sticks with it; as well as loyal friend.
Stomach sleepers
Sleeping on your stomach with arms wrapped around a pillow – commonly known as the skydiver position – indicates you possess a playful nature who’s unafraid of taking risks, is loyal to those closest to them and have an optimistic view on life.
According to Idzikowski’s survey, individuals who prefer the soldier role tend to be quiet and reserved individuals who tend to hold themselves and others to high standards; furthermore they may appear tough and cold on the outside, yet have an inner shy and warm heart that lies just underneath it all.
Sleeping on your back in the log position indicates an openness to new experiences while simultaneously being wary of people, according to Sleepyheads. You are trusting and possibly gullible without being an exceptional thinker.
Sunbathers
Sleep researcher Chris Idzikowski describes this sleeping position as characteristic of people with free-spirited personalities who prefer this sleeping posture; such individuals tend to be outgoing and can even border on being arrogant, yet remain sensitive when confronted by criticism or harsh situations.
Sleep like a log (or in this case, starfish) individuals enjoy providing support to friends and family. Idzikowski research indicates these people tend to be friendly individuals who welcome new experiences while remaining open-minded but sometimes gullible; making this position suitable for someone seeking independence while not wanting to become isolated; they make good leaders who tend to have strong minds that think on their own and tend to be self-confident individuals.
Cravers
Though most don’t give much thought to how they sleep, research has demonstrated that how people choose to doze off may reveal an interesting aspect of their personality. Researchers have discovered that based on how someone chooses to lay down while sleeping they can glean some interesting insights into who you are as an individual.
Sleeping like an infant indicates you possess a tough exterior but are an introverted, nurturing person on the inside. Your preferred environment would likely include family and close friends as you tend to be very emotional.
Chris Idzikowsk, a sleep researcher, describes people who sleep in the log position with arms extended as being warm and inviting. They’re usually easy to get along with, gullible and trusting of strangers – don’t take them too seriously!
Pillar sleepers
Professor Idzikowski describes people who sleep on their back with arms near the sides as starfish or soldier sleepers, who tend to be quiet and reserved yet excellent listeners and tend to expect high standards from themselves and others.
Are your feet pointed and your legs spread apart while sleeping? This position, called Crazy Crunching, may indicate anxiety and the desire for control over everything around them. It may also indicate loneliness as this is often done among people sleeping together in close quarters.
Sleep soundly, cherishing relationships, and feeling secure may all come naturally to you, yet beware of falling for scams – making having an established plan for health and finances essential. There’s plenty of advice out there.
Flagpole sleepers
People who sleep in a starfish position, with arms and legs stretched out from either side of the bed, often make excellent leaders within their social circles. Such individuals tend to be generous and giving, always willing to help out when needed by others. Although initially shy or quiet around strangers, they usually become familiar quickly once comfortable around them.
Sleepers who lie back on their back with arms pressed against both sides can often be perceived as friendly and trustworthy; however, they can sometimes fall prey to scams. People who sleep like logs tend to place great importance on family relationships and friendships as well as being easygoing individuals known for being peacemakers within social circles.
