There are six common sleeping positions, the Fetus, the Log, the Yearner, the Soldier, the Free Faller, and the Starfish. Director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, Professor Chris Idzikowski, has come to find that the position in which we sleep can give us clues about what our personalities may be like.

Curling up into a ball or fetus position is clearly the Fetus sleep position. This is the most common sleeping position. More than twice as many women as men tend to adapt to this. These individuals are known to be tough on the outside but sensitive at heart. They’re also suspected to possibly be shy when they first meet somebody, but soon become relaxed.

The Log is the position where you’re on your side with both arms down at 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.

If you sleep on your side with both arms out in front, you sleep in the Yearner position. You are said to have an open nature, but can be suspicious and cynical. You’re slow to make up your mind, but once you have made a decision, you’re unlikely to change it.

The Soldier position is 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 high standards for themselves and others. The soldier style is more likely to lead to snoring and a bad night’s sleep.

Sleeping on your stomach with your hands around the pillow and your head turned to one side is called the Free Faller position. Often gregarious and brash, you can also be nervy and thin-skinned underneath. You don’t like criticism or being in extreme situations.

The Starfish is where you lay on your back with both arms up around the pillow. Like the Soldier, this position is more likely to lead to snoring and a bad night’s sleep. These sleepers make good friends because they’re always ready to listen to others, and offer help when needed. They generally don’t like to be the center of attention.

                "We are all aware of our body language when we are awake but this is the first time we have been able to see what our subconscious posture says about us," Idzikowski said. "What's interesting is that the profile behind the posture is often very different from what we would expect."