Sleeping Position Personality Test: Sleep psychologists and experts all over the world have conducted several studies to establish the link between our sleeping positions and our personality. Our subconscious is the powerhouse that influences how we function throughout the day, how we walk, what coffee we order, how we sleep, etc. Though we often do not pay attention to how we sleep, we just curl up in bed in our favorite sleeping position. However, much pioneering work by Dunkell on the connection between sleeping positions and personality traits. Sleep researcher Samuel Dunkell writes in his book Sleep Positions, “The way we sleep is the way live”.

Sleep Science has been instrumental in proving that sleep tells about your personality traits that can be categorized as neuroticism, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and openness. The European Journal of Personality states that the quality of sleep you are getting this week will likely inform your personality five years from now.

Let us find out what your sleeping position reveals about your personality.

What does your sleeping position say about you?

Ready? Read below to know what your sleeping positions say about you.

Sleeping Position: On your back

If you sleep on your back, then your sleeping personality says that you love being the center of attention. You are an optimistic individual who would enjoy the company of like-minded people. You are usually found to have a bold strong presence in a room full of people. You do not engage in petty talks or things that do not meet your standards or do not have your back. You hold really high expectations from yourself as well as others.

One will most likely hear the truth from you than some sugar-coated lie. You work extremely meticulously and persistently to achieve your goals. You live life in a structured manner with a success-driven mindset.  You enjoy your ‘me-time’ a lot while laying in bed and visioning your plans become reality.

An independent person may adopt the royal position of sleeping on their back. People who sleep flat on their back show royal inclinations such as a ‘queen’ or ‘king’ of day and night. They exude self-confidence, acceptance of the world, and freeness. They are found to be open-minded, and seekers of experiences or sensations compared to other sleeping styles.

As per the sleep researcher Chris Idzikowsk, sleeping on back positions is classified further as soldier position and starfish position.

If one sleeps in a soldier position with legs and arms straight then they are usually reserved and quiet but hold high standards.

If one sleeps in a starfish position with arms and legs outstretched, they are good listeners who value friendships and do not prefer to be the center of attention. They are ‘go with the flow’ kind of people. They are very empathetic and supportive. They are mostly found lending an ear to someone sharing their troubles.

If one sleeps in a stargazer position with both their hands up under their head or their pillow, they are highly optimistic people who are very loyal to their loved ones, friends, and family. They are carefree and go through life with a happy-go-lucky attitude.

Sleeping Position: On your sides

If you sleep on your sides, then your sleeping personality says that you are a calm, reliable, easy-going, active, go-getter, social butterfly kind of person. You are always looking forward. You are not regretful of the past. You are not scared of the future. You are highly adaptable no matter what the changes or situation. You always look for the silver lining in everything. You are highly aware of yourself, your good and bad aspects hence it is not easy to offend you. You are always wearing a smile on your face even during the hardships.

People who sleep on their sides with arms stretched out are usually yearning for a close relationship or connection with someone but deep down they are also fearful they will not get it. They have quite a rational approach to life. They also tend to be complex beings as they exhibit both open-mindednesses to new experiences yet are very suspicious of others at the same time They are not quick to accept or change their opinions of other people. They are usually slow to make up their mind but once they do they will stick to their own decisions and thoughts.

People who sleep on their sides with a pillow hugged or tucked in between their legs are found to be extremely helpful individuals who give more importance to relationships than other aspects of life. As much as you crave a pillow to hug when sleeping, you desire to have a deep bond with your close ones, partner, or family members. You are most likely to hug your significant other or wrap your legs or arms around them when sleeping with them. You are very nurturing and caring as well.

People who sleep on their side in the log position with both their legs and arms extended are gullible and open to experiences of life, as per sleep researcher Chris Idzikowsk in his studies. They can get along with anybody mostly, even strangers. They have an overtrusting type of nature.

People who sleep on their side with their knees curled up to their stomach and one arm either tucked below their pillow or cheek are found to be natural thinkers. You are in tune with your emotions, be it negative or positive. You embrace them and act accordingly. You seem to have a rough, cold exterior but you are an emotional person on the inside. You are also make a good partner or friend.

Sleeping Position: Fetal

If you sleep in fetal position, then your sleeping personality says that you seek protection, crave to be understood, and cared for by others. The fetal sleeping position is similar to curling up like a baby. Sleeping in a fetal position helps you in disconnecting from worldly problems. You are a guarded person who does not open up easily. You have difficulty trusting people. They carry a tough exterior but are pretty emotional on the inside.

If one sleeps in a fetal position, they are most comfortable around their family members or people who have played a major role in their upbringing. They are shy, sensitive, innocent, and forgiving with a clear conscience kind of person. They enjoy doing things that do not require being around too many people. They are mostly found painting, drawing, writing, dancing, etc where they can find ways of self-expression.

The fetal sleeping position was theorized by sleep researcher Samuel Dunkell first in the 1970s. He observed that people who sleep in a fetal position are found to be more emotional and anxious. They are usually uptight and closed off to enjoying life on the go. During studies, people who slept in the full-fetal position expressed feelings of abandonment in their waking life. Sleep researcher Chris Idzikowsk has also observed that people sleeping in a fetal position tend to be shy around new people or new settings but given the right company, they can relax quickly.

Sleeping Position: On your stomach

If you sleep on your stomach, then your sleeping personality says that you are a strong-willed, risk-taker, adventurer, high-spirited, problem-solver kind of an individual. You are found to be effective at leading or offering guidance to others. You highly prefer sleeping for complete 8 hours if not more to stay energetic and recharged.

You are a gregarious person who sometimes comes off as cold or rude at times. You are always avoiding confrontation. You will try to find the middle ground in any extremities. You are a social butterfly and love being cherished. You have a friendly warm vibe when you are at your best. However, handling criticism is not your best trait as you are your worst self-critic hence hearing it from others makes you uncomfortable.

As per sleep researcher Dunkell, people who sleep on their stomach tend to be compulsive, impulsive, anxious, and rigid. They are found to be lacking confidence or inhibit insecurities about themselves. Studies have shown that if one sleeps on their stomach, they are most likely to be working in management, banking, or accounting jobs.

If one sleeps on their stomach with their hands on or around the pillow with their head turned to one side (either left or right), then this stomach sleeping position can be further categorized as a freefall or skydiver position. They have a playful, free-spirited personality and are always up for an adventure. They do not mince words and therefore at times, they can come across as close to being brash, especially when criticized or extremities. As per the sleep researcher Chris Idzikowsk, freefall sleepers have been found to be social butterflies.

Did you enjoy discovering your sleeping personality types?

One should note that nobody sleeps in one position throughout their life. As evolve throughout our lives, our subconscious picks up new traits or sheds old habits. We grow as individuals, we learn new things about ourselves, and we change mindsets, hence one may also find themselves sleeping in a mix of two or more sleeping positions. They could reflect that you embody traits of different sleeping personality types. Stay tuned for more such personality tests.