Remembering
your dreams will require some effort on your part. But what your dreams
can offer and tell you about yourself will be well worth it. Here are some
tips in helping your dream recall:
1.
Before going to bed, keep a clear mind. Tell yourself that "I will
remember my dream when I wake up". This is actually a proven and
effective way to help dream recall. Having too many
thoughts
on your
mind can distract you from remembering your
dream in
the morning.
2.
Have a regular bedtime and wake up time. Make this your routine.
Going to bed and waking up at a regular time every day aids in dream
recollection.
3.
Avoid alcohol consumption and taking medication before going to bed. These
things may hinder you from remembering your dream. Eating fatty foods too
close to bedtime can also divert bodily resources away from the brain and
hinder dream recollection.
4.
Keep a pencil/notebook or tape recorder next to your bed so that it will
be within reach as soon as you wake up. You want to make
recording your dreams as easy a task as possible. Having a small lamp by
your bedside is also a good idea should you wake up in the middle of the
night and want to record your dream immediately.
5.
Do not get out of bed immediately. Upon waking from a dream, lay still in
your bed, keeping your eyes closed and moving as little as possible. Wake
up slowly and stay relax. Hold on to the feelings you have and let your
mind wander to the images of what you have just dreamt. Were you
frustrated, terrified, or happy?
6.Write down as many details in your dream as you can, no matter
how minute or seemingly unimportant it may be. Do not judge the content or
worry if it makes sense. The idea is to get it down on paper so you
can evaluate it later. Make it a habit that this is the first thing
you do. Talking about your dreams to friends or participating in forums
and chats also help you remember.
7.
Sometimes it may
help to draw pictures. A picture is worth a thousand words, as the saying
goes. Even if you are not an artist a simple drawing can help to jolt
details of your dream.
