Have you ever wondered if the way you sleep could reveal something about your personality? While it might seem ridiculous, there’s a definite connection between our sleep positions and certain aspects of our character. Research conducted by sleep psychologists and experts sheds light on this exciting relationship and potentially shows how our subconscious minds manifest while we sleep.
Even Winston Churchill needed a special two-hour nap every day so that he could carry on working through the night. He was well-known as a night owl! Or Mariah Carey, who apparently has to sleep 15 hours just so her voice can sound ‘the way I want it to’ with “20 humidifiers around my bed. Basically, it’s like sleeping in a steam room”. Professor Chris Idzikowski surveyed over 1,000 British adults to explore any potential links between sleeping position and personality.1 His findings showed intriguing links between common sleep positions and various personality traits. For instance:
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1. Fetal Position
Characterized by sleeping on one’s side with knees drawn towards the chest, is the most common sleeping position. What’s interesting is that it also carries profound psychological implications. Those who sleep this way often show traits of sensitivity, introversion, and a desire for protection. This position symbolizes a subconscious want for comfort and security, mirroring a fetus in the womb. The balling up of the body reflects a desire to hide from the world and shows a need for emotional warmth and reassurance.
