Revealed: the unusual sleeping position that may be the secret to financial success

It’s something we all look forward to after a stressful day at work.

But when you get into bed and pull your duvet around you, what position do you naturally gravitate toward?

Your answer could predict whether you’re financially successful or not, according to a new survey.

A survey of more than 5,000 Britons found that the most common sleeping positions were most common among 10 percent of earners.

The results show that almost a third (29 percent) of high earners sleep in a ‘free fall’ position.

In this position, people sleep on their stomachs with their heads turned to one side and their arms wrapped around the pillow.

Although this is the most common sleeping position among high earners, experts warn that it can cause serious neck pain.

Speaking to MailOnline, Lisa Artis, deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity, said: ‘It’s fine to sleep on your back or side, but we recommend you avoid sleeping on your stomach as this puts a lot of pressure on your neck because it is constantly twisted. the night.’

For the research, which was conducted on behalf of Slatted basesResearchers surveyed 5,438 Britons about their favorite sleeping position, average sleep duration, wake-up times on weekdays and income.

Overall, the fetal position proved to be the most popular, with 29 percent of respondents choosing this cozy position.

This was followed by the pillow-hugging position (24 percent), the free-fall position (14 percent), the thinker position (13 percent) and the soldier position (10 percent).

Inbaal Honigman, an expert on body language, said: ‘The most common sleeping positions are both quite protective: the introverted fetal position, where people curl up to protect themselves, and the cuddly pillow-hugging position where sleepers wrap themselves around their pillow (or partner). wrap. ) for comfort and safety.’

However, the top rankings were very different for the top 10 percent of earners.

Among this group, the free fall was the most popular (29 percent), followed by the soldier (23 percent), the fetus (21 percent), the pillow hugger (13 percent) and the thinker (nine percent).

The free fall position is somewhat similar to the position you take when jumping out of an airplane.

Ms Honigman said this could indicate that top earners are natural risk takers.

“They jump first and ask questions later,” she said.

From the ‘Fetus’ to the ‘Soldier’, most people sleep in one of six main positions – and some are much better for us than others

In addition to sleeping positions, the study also found that top earners sleep an average of six hours and 58 minutes per night – 22 minutes less than lower earners.

On average, top earners wake up at 6:42 a.m., compared to lower earners at 7:06 a.m.

Although the findings show that top earners prefer the free-fall position, sleep experts generally agree that sleeping on your stomach is a no-go.

Speaking to MailOnline, Martin Seeley, sleep expert at MattressNextDay, said: ‘Sleeping on your side is considered the best position.

‘It can help improve circulation and digestion, and also opens the airways for easier breathing, which means less chance of snoring.’

Whatever your job preference, Ms Artis says the right support is ‘crucial’.

‘A good bed can make all the difference to your sleep,’ she told MailOnline.

‘Did you know that your head weighs 4.5 to 5.5 kilos, and that your neck contains seven of the 33 vertebrae of the spine?

The fetus gets its name from a baby’s position in the womb and sees the sleeper curled into a ball while lying on one side

‘Neck pain, stiff neck and even persistent headaches can simply be the result of poor pillow support while sleeping in bed.

‘A good pillow should keep your head in the correct position, that is, in the same relationship to your shoulders and spine, as if you were standing upright with the correct posture.

‘One that is too soft will cause the head to droop and the neck to bend.

‘A lesson that is too hard will give you a neck cramp.’