Sleep....What's That?
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Sleep seems like such a waste a time, but too bad it's needed to function. I personally need at least 6-7 hours a night to function properly or else I'm like a walking zombie, and it's not a pretty sight!
I also can't bring myself to take naps regularly. I rarely take naps because I feel like I'm wasting time and my day.
Some of you may have read something like this, but here is what your sleeping position says about you (taken from flatseats):
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ok, enough of my ranting. Time to get ready to sleep...HAHA.
{images via withamymac, iahealth, ehow}
October 25, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Oh, how interesting to learn about all the different sleeping positions. I love my sleep though, esp when it's cold outside!
October 25, 2009 at 11:11 PM
I love the picture of all the sleep positions and realize I change a lot in the middle of the night!!!
October 25, 2009 at 11:44 PM
That's really interesting!! I think I do all of those in the course of an hour... :)
October 25, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Well that was fun! Love little tid-bits of info like the above!
I'm with you - naps always make me feel so badly about wasting time.
October 26, 2009 at 12:38 AM
It is pretty crazy to think that we would have about 8 more hours to live our lives if we didn't need sleep.
I'm a foetus and a freefaller. Hm...
October 26, 2009 at 12:43 AM
That was very interesting, I think I am a log and it actually describes me pretty well too! What are you most Jeannie? I hope you had a lovely weekend and got caught up on your zzz's, I know I get grouchy when I don't get at least 7-8 hours as well. You are welcome for the award love, XOXO!
October 26, 2009 at 4:02 AM
Ooo found that so interesting!
xxx
October 26, 2009 at 4:15 AM
loved this post! I am SUCH a sucker for sleep, I have at least 8-9 hours a day...and if I fall short, I make up for it with afternoon naps. (; my sleeping position changes throughout the night as well though (: xx
October 26, 2009 at 5:44 AM
LOVE THIS! I wish I could nap too...instead I wait until i am totally exhausted and grumpy...hehe
October 26, 2009 at 6:58 AM
Interesting! Love this post!
X♥X♥
October 26, 2009 at 7:24 AM
I am pretty sure I sleep in all of those positions, so what does that say about me!? haha!
October 26, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Ohhhh, sleep....how I miss you. Pair bouts of insomnia with a teething bambino and I don't see a whole lot of it these days. : ) I'm totally a Foetus.
October 26, 2009 at 9:22 AM
sigh...i love sleep but like you naps take away too much of the day. i could really use more sleep today...
October 26, 2009 at 11:19 AM
i love sleep and naps! if i have nothing going on during the weekend i always nap with my pup ;) keeps me from spending money! hehe!
October 26, 2009 at 11:20 AM
I so need more sleep right now. Funny, I sleep in one of three ways - Foetus, Yearner, and Freefaller. Love this post - very informative and fun! :)
October 26, 2009 at 12:31 PM
great post jeannie! i was just thinking about this last night. I tend to sleep with a pillow under my back....i was trying to google what it meant or how it helped...all i know is i am always in a deeper sleep when i do it...hubs said its because im opening up my air passages. ... he says i have sleep apenea .
October 26, 2009 at 12:41 PM
I love my sleepy time- yes, I need more hours in the day to get caught up with life, but sometimes it's nice to just escape, and close your eyes, and have 8 hours when nothing can bother you.
October 26, 2009 at 12:42 PM
i am a Foetus! and i love sleeping. i love the escape. i long to get into bed most days and nights! hahahahah. :)
October 26, 2009 at 2:14 PM
I am a total freefaller and definitely wasn't in that position long enough last night. Way to sleepy this Monday morning!
October 26, 2009 at 2:33 PM
This was really interesting - and I agree, I wish we could do without sleep...though sometimes I really love just staying in bed, especially on a rainy, cold day =)
October 26, 2009 at 3:08 PM
This was so interesting! I'm so the foetus!!! Me and my husband are....so we're always fighting over the bed space and pushing each other!! Hahah
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October 26, 2009 at 3:57 PM
You know, I love sleep! I don't think I can ever have enough of it!! I sleep in all those positions througout the night so I don't think I sleep in one position! xoxoxxo
October 26, 2009 at 4:12 PM
Loved this! So interesting!
October 26, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Very cool and so appropriate because I'm exhausted today.
Looking forward to starfish soon!
October 26, 2009 at 4:35 PM
ohh I could totally use a few extra hours ... I think I'm getting about 5 right now waahhh :(
such a fun post!
October 26, 2009 at 4:46 PM
I think I cover all of those positions every night!
It would be great to have a few more hours of awake time per day!
October 26, 2009 at 4:51 PM
24 - 8hrs sleep = 16 hours - 8hrs work = 8 for play! not enough!!! :(
and interesting descriptions there.. im definitely a fetus sleeper or a starfish sleeper.. although its usually just one arm instead of two arms up. haha!
October 26, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Really intriguing post, darling! Love all these pics... must go take a nap now!
xoxox,
CC
October 26, 2009 at 6:52 PM
I'm SUCH a wiggle worm in my sleep! I also hate sleeping in because I feel like I'm wasting my time! ...it's pathetic!
October 26, 2009 at 9:27 PM
I like this!! I am a combo of foetus & starfish!
Just learned something about myself - yay!
XOXO
October 26, 2009 at 9:48 PM
i hate sleep! its such a waste of time. although i dont like waking up either so i guess i dont really hate it:)
so im 50/50 between two of those positions...and neither of them describe my personality in the slightest haha
October 26, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Jeannie, you sound just like S! He thinks sleep is just a big waste of time.
I could not imagine life without it, LOL.
I'm a Foetus! LOL, never thought I'd say that.
October 27, 2009 at 10:46 AM
such an interesting post!! i'm definitely foetus position.. haha
October 27, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Haha! Great post! Love to sleep tho! <3
October 27, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Hi sweetie loved this sleeping post so much that I just tweeted it. I've thought about the kind of sleepers we are. It really does say so much about who I am. Shhh don't tell anyone k?
http://twitter.com/lalaaston
October 27, 2009 at 12:22 PM
I haven't slept well the last few nights. NyQuil may become my best friend:)
October 27, 2009 at 12:29 PM
I love my beauty sleep but I'd love to use that 6-8 hours more productively!
October 27, 2009 at 4:39 PM
im a foetus sleeper! very interesting post! x
October 27, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Love this post, very interesting. I am always in need of sleep!
October 27, 2009 at 8:30 PM
oh no i would not want that! i looooveeee sleeping! so comfy and i love dreaming!
October 27, 2009 at 8:47 PM
This is a really interesting post! I think I'm kinda a yearner I suppose.. I dunno.. I love sleep. and I feel like I havent been getting nearly enough of it either lately. Sheesh. What is it about October that always feels so busy?!
October 27, 2009 at 9:06 PM
very interesting post!!!
October 27, 2009 at 9:47 PM
oh how intersting.
October 28, 2009 at 2:01 AM
Love that diagram! I am foetus all the way!
October 28, 2009 at 6:19 AM
oh I dream about sleeping a full night- haha probably all moms do :) that is so cool I haven't red those sleeping positions before :)
October 28, 2009 at 9:58 AM
well, you've succeeded in making me tired :)
October 28, 2009 at 10:03 AM
ooooh, is it sad that I absolutely love these quiz like things where you check your personality based on a particular way you do something??? It is? Okay....
Haha, but I agree with you. Sleep is underrated. I love it.
Amen.
October 28, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Sleeping feels good, it's good for your health, body and soul, but sometimes, I do think it's just a waste of time!
ps I sleep in foetus position :P
*loves*
October 28, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Fantastic post! I like to try and take a 15 minute nap if I haven't had enough sleep or I sometimes can't function. I need at least 6-7 hours too. 8 would be awesome! And I also sleep in the foetus position most nights =)
October 28, 2009 at 11:02 PM
I'm a fetus :) I just think it's more comfortable, and I stay warmer! ^_^ hahaha
October 29, 2009 at 1:05 AM
super interesting. thanks for sharing! :)
October 29, 2009 at 12:18 PM
interesting post!
October 29, 2009 at 2:07 PM
cool! haha I guess I am amongst the 41% of the common people when it comes to sleeping!
October 29, 2009 at 2:53 PM
this is a great post!! after reading all the different type of sleepers i've realized i'm a little bit of each of them!! i literally go through each sleeping every night!
i love sleep so i'm glad we need it!! i think sleeping is my favorite part of the day!
October 30, 2009 at 2:56 AM
Luved ur post!! Its so interesting and im def a foetus :) Have a lovely wknd!! : ) xx
October 30, 2009 at 5:55 AM
FOETUS IS MY SLEEPING POSITION, WHAT A FUN POST!
One Love,
Jowy
www.iseejanemary.blogspot.com
October 30, 2009 at 11:13 PM
Ok looking at those great positions made me ready for sleep!! Yawn :)
October 31, 2009 at 2:25 PM
I know exactly what you mean. I like sleeping, but I am definitely a morning person and I can't nap during the day. I feel rather boring saying I am a fetal position sleeper, but there we are! Hope you're having a fun halloween :)
November 1, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Happy Halloween!
Thanks for all your sweet comments on my Halloween posts! x
November 13, 2009 at 1:02 AM
Great post! Sleep is good for you and i feel like i never get enough. HAHAH, i laughed when i looked at the sleeping positions because I qualify for like at least half of them! have a great day!
December 2, 2009 at 12:55 PM
I love it ! Very creative ! That's actually really cool Thanks.
December 4, 2009 at 10:34 PM
This was very interesting. Thanks for posting it.