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Instructions Step 1: Know the role of REM Know that most dreaming takes place in a stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, or REM. In this state, brain activity resembles that of waking life, but muscles remain slack. TIP: REM dreams are considered more perceptual and emotional than non-rapid-eye-movement dreams. The latter are …
Instructions Step 1: Keep a journal Keep a journal and a pen right next to your bed at all times. Writing down your dream first thing in the morning will help with remembering details. Step 2: Wake slowly Wake up slowly in the morning. Take a few extra minutes under the covers to retell your …
Instructions Step 1: Keep a dream diary Keep a dream diary by jotting down your dreams as soon as you wake up. Step 2: Identify the emotion Note the prevailing emotion you felt during the dream. Rage? Anxiety? Fear? Joy? Sadness? TIP: Don’t feel bad if your nighttime emotions are predominantly negative—that’s perfectly normal. Step …
Instructions Step 1: Tell yourself to remember Before you go to sleep, tell yourself you’re going to remember everything you dream. Step 2: Lie still Upon waking, don’t move a muscle–or even open your eyes. Lie still for a few minutes, committing your dream to memory. Step 3: Record the dream Grab your dream journal …
Instructions Step 1: Start a dream journal Keep a journal and a pen next to your bed so you can immediately record everything that happens in your dreams. You’ll begin to see patterns, and that will help you realize when you’re actually in the middle of a dream. Step 2: Adopt some new habits Look …
