The way you sleep can say something about your comfort preferences, but some popular personality theories go a step further and connect different sleeping positions with how relaxed, energetic, or motivated a person may be. If you sleep on your back with your arms raised near your pillow, you might be described as independent and mentally active, earning a playful “laziness” score of 3 out of 10. A straight sleeper, lying flat with arms by the sides, is associated with routine and reliability, while the starfish position—where you spread out across the bed—is linked with enjoying comfort and relaxation. Those who curl tightly on their side may be viewed as thoughtful and careful about where they spend their energy. Meanwhile, casual side sleepers are said to prefer balance, getting things done without putting in unnecessary effort.

Other positions receive similarly playful personality descriptions. People who partly sleep on their stomach while hugging a pillow are sometimes portrayed as comfort-loving and less eager to jump out of bed, while dedicated side pillow-huggers are associated with emotional comfort and a preference for feeling secure. If you sleep somewhere between your back and side, the theory describes you as adaptable and willing to go with the flow. These ratings are best treated as entertainment rather than fact, because there is no reliable scientific evidence showing that a particular sleeping position determines whether someone is lazy. Sleep habits are influenced by comfort, physical preferences, and individual routines. So if you recognize yourself in one of these descriptions, take the “lazy level” with a smile—it may say more about how you like to relax than how hard you work.