Sleeping Positions And What They Say About You

This position is present in twice as many women than in men and is the most popular sleeping position. It includes sleeping on your side with your knees bent towards your chest – similarly to curling up in a ball.

Personality: This position is associated with people who don’t tend to open up quickly. They like to build their trust and relationships steadily, but permanently. It is also a sign of presenting yourself differently to the world, with a tougher exterior, hiding your soft spots and vulnerabilities from people you’ve just met. These people are kind and nurturing and have a strong sense of creativity.

This position is similar to the fetal one, but the Hugger is particular because it involves hugging a pillow or a plushie tightly. This is a clear sign of an affectionate snuggler. These people like to feel safe, warm and protected, but they can also provide strong emotional support.

Personality: These people value strong and long-lasting friendships, are very close to their family and they are nurturing to their partners. This sleeping position is also associated with absent-mindedness. They love to daydream, think of new possibilities and are good problem-solvers.

This is a classic back-sleeping position, with arms down or one arm raised above the head, similar to a soldier saluting. The hand rests on either the forehead or above the head with the head slightly tilted. This position is best for rest and body posture, unless you have snoring issues.

Personality: Although the ‘Soldier’ position might consequently indicate that these kind of people are ‘stiff’, it’s far from the truth. These people might have strict moral codes and hold on to their beliefs but that isn’t a bad trait. They are quiet thinkers but excellent doers – and can be loyal friends and partners. They are also self-aware so they can be very critical, especially towards themselves.

This is a sleeping position which includes sleeping on your side with your arms out, as if you’re trying to reach something or for someone. It is very similar to the Log position which we will describe next. This position can be tricky as it can cause numbness to the arm that’s below your body. If you have problems with that, try finding a pillow that can provide enough support.

Personality: These kind of people are analytical. They need time to process all of the information they’ve gathered, so many people think of them as indecisive. That’s not the case though. These kind of sleepers also have a clear and open mind. They don’t mind expressing their opinion and views, and they often appear as cynical.

These people sleep similarly to the Reacher, but with hands by their body, on the side. After the fetal position, this is the most popular sleeping position. This is also one of the healthiest sleeping positions, provided that you have a mattress and pillow that can align your spine appropriately.

Personality: These sleepers are open-minded, social and great company. They have no trouble facing head-on with their problems and obstacles. In life, they often appear stubborn, but they are very resilient and tactical, especially in the case of an emergency. They also like to help people around them, however that might come at the cost of trusting people too easily, and people taking advantage of that.

This may look as the funniest sleeping position. These people sleep on their back or stomach, but with their arms and legs spread out, taking up most of the space in the bed. It’s also not-so-practical position for couples, as one always ends up at the edge of the bed.

Personality: This sleeping position indicates a people-pleaser and natural leader. These kind of people are very good at organising things like events, projects, and managing work-related stuff. They keep to themselves but they don’t have an issue with being the center of attention. They are also great listeners and give very good and in-depth advice.

The Faller position is lying on your stomach with arms below your pillow or resting upwards. It’s similar to when you’re free-falling, so that’s where the name originates. These people usually need a firmer mattress because they need extra support for their hips.

Personality: Fallers like to keep someone company or be accompanied. They are afraid of being alone and they need someone close to rely on. They are stubborn on the inside, however it may appear that they are soft on the outside. The downside to this personality is that they often take criticism to heart and get easily offended.

This sleeping position is very similar to a flamingo standing on one leg, only horizontal. It’s sleeping on your side with one leg bent. It can be tricky to sleep in this position because of the spine’s curvature, but a pillow below the leg can easily solve that problem.

Personality: These kind of people are true adventurers. They are very curious about the world and its mysteries. Because of that, they often seem unpredictable. These people make quick choices, and act fast – sometimes leading to a mistake. Many people often don’t know what’s going on in their heads. Things they find really serious though is their work. They are very tactical and meticulous when it comes to their job.