How to Keep a Dream Diary
Dreams are often a window to the subconscious mind. If you can remember your dreams, you can learn to analyze them to determine if they somehow pertain to your waking life. The best way to remember your dreams is to write down the details as soon as you can. A dream diary is ideal for recording your dreams.
Instructions
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Buy a notebook that will be used specifically for recording dreams. It should be special and used for no other purpose other than recording dreams.
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Keep the notebook and a pen or pencil by the bed, perhaps on a nightstand or on the floor. It should be within easy reach during the night.
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Write down every detail you can remember as soon as possible after a vivid dream occurs. Be sure to describe everything as accurately as possible, such as people, animals, colors or activities that took place during the dream.
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Record the date and time that the dream occurred.
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Record any other information that may pertain to the dream, such as if you had a bad day or if there is some event that is consuming your thoughts while you are awake.
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Write down how the dream made you feel. Write down if it scared you or left you feeling calm and relaxed or happy.
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Tips & Warnings
Keeping a dream diary will help you remember details to your dreams so you can analyze or interpret them.
Sometimes a dream is just a dream that may make no sense. They don't always necessarily mean something, but often the vivid dreams can help you pinpoint some area in your life that needs more attention.
