sleepers lie relatively flat, sometimes with their arms resting alongside their body or positioned above the head.
Popular theories sometimes associate this position with confidence, independence, or an organized personality.
It certainly makes for an appealing personality description.
However, sleeping on your back doesn’t prove that you’re more confident or independent than someone who sleeps on their side.
Your body may simply find the position comfortable.
The “Starfish” Position
Some people sleep on their backs with their arms spread around the pillow or above their head.
This is sometimes called
