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September 17, 2003
YOUR SLEEP POSITION REVEALS YOUR PERSONALITY?
If youíre one of those people who yearns for insight into somebody's true personality, try catching them catching a few zzzís. British scientists have concluded that the position in which someone sleeps provides important clues about the type of person they are when theyíre awake. Hereís the skinny on the sleepy findings:
The Fetal Position: Those who curl up in the fetal 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 51 percent of the population. Interesting to note though that more than twice as many women as men sleep in the fetal position.
The Log Position: Described by lying on your side with both arms down by your side, this type of sleepy-head is supposedly an easy going sort who likes being part of the ìinî crowd. As such, Log sleepers, who make up 15 percent of the population, are trusting of strangers.
The Yearning Position describes that 13 percent of the population who sleep on one side with both arms out in front. Yearners are suspected of having an open nature but can also be suspicious and cynical. Theyíre also slow to make up their minds, but once a decision has been made, they are unlikely ever to change it.
The Soldier Position (8 percent) is when you lie on your back with both arms down close to your sides. Those people who sleep in this position are said to be quiet and reserved, are not much for fussing, and usually set extremely high standards for themselves and others.
The Freefall Position: This one has you lying on your stomach with your hands up around the pillow, and your head turned to one side. Freefallers, all 7 percent of them, are gregarious and brash but can also be nervy and thin-skinned underneath, with a strong dislike for criticism.
The Starfish Position: If you lie on your back with both arms up around the pillow youíre a part of that 5 percent who sleeps in a Starfish. Starfishes make solid friends, and often offer help when needed. Just like their waterlogged namesake, Starfishers do not like to be the center of attention.
Posted by Mikal at September 17, 2003 6:27 AM
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Which position are you Mikal? Just curious.
Odd. I've regularly slept in 5 of these 6 positions at different times in my life. The only one I've never been one to sleep in is The Log.
I feel like a sleep slut. I, too, regulary move between positions during any given night. I'm thinking that Kama Sutra should be the source next time you write about positions.
I'm curious--does sleeping in several of the positions say that you have traits from each? Does it matter when during the sleep cycle you assume each position?
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