Those who sleep on the left believe they are calmer than their partner in a crisis and are more confident in general. And of course, sleeping badly is a surefire way to make us feel grumpy.Īccording to research, people who sleep on the left are likely to be more cheerful than their right side counterparts.Ī positive outlook allows lefties to be more capable at dealing with a heavy workload, which means they’re not easily phased by a stressful day. That’s because if we sleep on a side that’s different to usual, we might not sleep as well (after all, we are creatures of habit). In any case, it turns out that you really can get out of the wrong side of the bed.
If that’s the case, the famous phrase might have evolved because we incorrectly thought the opposite of right was wrong, instead of left. Lots of old superstitions claim the left side of everything is unluckier than the right in Ancient Rome, it was even frowned upon to get out of the left side of bed, as it might ruin the rest of your day. However, nobody’s entirely sure where the phrase came from. Most of us have been told it at some point in our lives, and we know exactly what it means. Put simply, ‘waking up on the wrong side of the bed’ means that you’re grumpier than usual. What does ‘the wrong side of the bed’ mean? So what’s the deal, and why do we always choose sides? In fact, research suggests that your mood, attitude to work and even income could be predicted by which side of the bed you choose to sleep on. The side of the bed you choose to sleep on might also say things about your personality. Anyone shown without a mask was recorded prior to COVID-19 or recorded in an area not designated for patient care, where social distancing and other safety protocols were followed.Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? You may be surprised to learn this is actually a thing - and it can have far more of an impact on your day than you may think. Somers.įor the safety of its patients, staff and visitors, Mayo Clinic has strict masking policies in place. "Because if you don't have a pillow between your knees, that stress of sleeping on the side pulls on your hip and can cause some issues," says Dr. Sleeping on your side also is considered by the Sleep Foundation as the best for people with neck and back pain, especially if you place a small pillow between your knees. It's compressing the arterial system," says Dr. "When you are in that third trimester of pregnancy and when you sleep on your back, the uterus is compressing your inferior vena cava. And sleeping on the left side is best because it keeps pressure off internal organs and promotes healthy blood flow. Side sleeping also is recommended during pregnancy, especially the last trimester. "And so, all in all, sleeping on the side - perhaps with their head slightly elevated as long as that's comfortable - is a good way to sleep," says Dr. Side sleeping helps prevent the airway from collapsing and can reduce snoring. Virend Somers, a cardiologist and director of the sleep facility within Mayo Clinic's Center for Clinical and Translational Science. "There's a host of evidence overall suggesting that probably sleeping on the side is better," says Dr. Sleeping on your stomach helps keep the airway open, but it can put a strain on your spine and neck. And many people snore more on their back," says Dr. "Sleeping on the back means that your tongue and jaw can fall down and crowd your airway.
Lois Krahn, a Mayo Clinic sleep specialist.īut Mayo Clinic experts say sleeping on your back is actually the worst sleeping position, especially if you have sleep apnea. "I know many people find it to be comfortable, because they're not putting weight on their joints," says Dr. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:11) is in the downloads at the end of this post.