A study by leading British body language expert, Robert
Phipps has revealed the position we sleep in reflects our mood, stress level
and even personality. The research, which was carried out for budget hotel chain
Premier Inn, found the most common way of sleeping, The Foetal position (58%),
reflects subconsciously trying to de-stress in our sleep. The Log, the second most common sleeping position (28%) sees
people sleep with their arms and legs by their side, with the report stating
that such a rigid position can lead to individuals being very stubborn and set
in their ways.
Foetal
People who sleep like this are returning to their comfort
zone to de-stress themselves from the day’s activities. The higher the knees
and lower the head the more internal comfort you give yourself. Foetal sleepers are conscientious, ordered and like things
in their place but they can over think things and worry unnecessarily. People who sleep like this for the majority of the night can
expect a refreshed awakening having dealt with the previous day’s issues
compartmentalising and organising while they sleep, allowing them to feel
refreshed when they wake and ready to move onward and upward. Foetal sleepers should be careful not to become too stuck in
their comfort zone and be prepared to take on new challenges each day.
The Yearner
The Yearner has two possible meanings with arms outstretched
as though you are chasing your dreams, conversely it can mean you are being chased.
You feel you want more from life and are willing to go out there and get it
with both hands, ready to capture every new and exciting challenge that comes
your way. Yearners are their own worst critics always expecting great
results in everything they do, which can mean giving up to quickly with things
that don’t go their way right from the off. Yearners wake up eager to face the challenges of the day,
seeking out new opportunities. However, take care to make sure what you yearn
for is what you really want or you’ll spend a lot of wasted time and energy
chasing things that don’t really fulfil you. Yearners should face each new day as a fresh start,
reviewing where they are going and what they want from the day, then go for it
and see it through with full commitment.
The Log
The sleeper in this position fully extends their head, neck,
arms, legs and body all stretched out in a straight line. The longer you sleep
like this, the more rigid your thinking and you can become inflexible which
means you make things harder for yourself. Loggers are set in their ways and can be stubborn, liking
things done their way, which can make them come across as bossy or even aloof. “Sleep like a log” is the old adage and people who sleep in
this straight line can wake up stiffer than when they went to sleep. Try to
relax more and let your muscles unwind from the day’s hassles and you’ll wake
up feeling more flexible in your thinking. Loggers need to stretch themselves each day to reach new
goals and then your day is likely to be more exciting, challenging and fun.
You’ll see and feel the benefits in your body and mind as you embrace being a
more relaxed you.
Freefaller
With the whole body outstretched flat on their stomach, arms
at right angles, hands gripping the pillow as though holding on for dear life,
physically the least comfortable position to sleep for most adults. Freefallers tend to feel like life happens around them and
they are just hanging on for the ride, which can make them feel like they’re not
in control of what happens. Freefallers can wake up feeling like they still have things
leftover from the previous day, which can make them feel over anxious about
getting things done today. Freefallers need to take control of each new day and deal
with things one step at a time until you are happy to move to the next step.
You will then be more motivated and inspired, creating opportunities for you be
the boss of your own destiny.
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Body language expert Robert Phipps said: “We all know a good
night’s sleep sets you up for the following day but I don’t think many people
realise that the position they sleep in can determine how they will feel when
they wake up for the day ahead. “We have looked at four of the most common sleeping
positions and developed Sleep-o-Scopes by looking at what the body language
tells us about how you’re feeling when you sleep and how that can affect the
new day ahead from the moment you wake up.”
Premier Inn spokesperson, Claire Haigh, added, “Many people
read their horoscopes, but we wanted to give our guests a more unique way to
look at how their day might turn out by looking at how they sleep.
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