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HOW DO YOU SLEEP?
You may not achieve the comfort levels and sleep position you are used to in
your bed at home, but look around the cabin next time you fly to see the many
different positions we adopt (or try to !) whilst asleep.
Scientists believe the position in which a person goes to sleep provides an
important clue about the kind of person they are.
So .... what does your sleeping position actually say about you ?
Professor Chris Idzikowski, director of the UK Sleep Assessment and Advisory
Service analysed six common sleeping positions - and found that each is linked
to a particular personality type.
What your sleeping position says about you ...
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Foetus
Those who curl up in the foetus 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 41% of the 1,000 people who took
part in the survey. More than twice as many women as men tend to
adopt this position.
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Log
Lying on your side with both arms down by your side. These
sleepers are easy going, social people who like being part of
the in-crowd, and who are trusting of strangers. However, they
may be gullible.
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Yearner
People who sleep on their side with both arms out in front are
said to have an open nature, but can be suspicious, cynical.
They are slow to make up their minds, but once they have taken a
decision, they are unlikely ever to change it.
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Soldier
Lying on your back with both arms pinned to your sides. People
who sleep in this position are generally quiet and reserved.
They don't like a fuss, but set themselves and others high
standards.
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Freefall
Lying on your front with your hands around the pillow, and your
head turned to one side. Often gregarious and brash people, but
can be nervy and thin-skinned underneath, and don't like
criticism, or extreme situations.
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Starfish
Lying on your back with both arms up around the pillow. These
sleepers make good friends because they are always ready to
listen to others, and offer help when needed. They generally
don't like to be the centre of attention.
The remainder of those in the poll said the position they fell
asleep varied or did not know.
Professor Idzikowski also examined the effect of various
sleeping positions on health. He concluded that the freefall
position was good for digestion, while the starfish and soldier
positions were more likely to lead to snoring and a bad night's
sleep.
Professor Idzikowski said "Lying down flat means that stomach
contents can more readily be worked back up into the mouth,
while those who lie on their back may end up snoring and
breathing less well during the night. "Both these postures may
not necessarily awaken the sleeper but could cause a less
refreshing night's sleep."
The research also found that most people are unlikely to change
their sleeping position. Just 5% said they sleep in a different
position every night.
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