Have you ever woken up from a vivid dream, only to forget it an hour later?
I used to have this problem all the time. My dreams would feel so real—full of strange landscapes, forgotten faces, and emotions that lingered even after I opened my eyes. But by the time I finished my morning coffee, the details would slip away like sand through my fingers.
That’s when I started dream journaling, and it changed everything.
Why Keep a Dream Journal?
Dreams are more than just random brain noise. They can be:
🔹 A window into your subconscious – revealing hidden fears, desires, or unresolved emotions.
🔹 A source of creativity – many artists, writers, and inventors (like Paul McCartney and Mary Shelley) got ideas from dreams.
🔹 A tool for self-discovery – recurring dreams might be trying to tell you something.
But if you don’t record them, they vanish. That’s where a dream journal comes in.
How to Start Your Dream Journal
1. Keep It By Your Bed
The moment you wake up, your dream is already fading. Keep a notebook right next to your pillow so you can jot things down immediately.
2. Write Even Fragments
Don’t worry if you only remember bits—a color, a feeling, a single image. Start with whatever you have. Over time, your recall will improve.
3. Use Present Tense
Instead of "I was running," write "I am running." This helps you relive the dream and remember more details.
4. Note Emotions & Sensations
Was there fear? Joy? A sense of flying or falling? These clues matter more than the exact plot.
5. Look for Patterns
After a few weeks, flip through your journal. Do certain symbols or themes repeat? That’s where the real insights begin.
My Weirdest (and Most Revealing) Dream
Once, I dreamed I was in a library where all the books were blank. At first, it frustrated me—until I realized I was holding a pen.
When I told my therapist, she smiled. "Maybe your subconscious is telling you it’s time to stop waiting for answers and start writing your own story."
…Yeah. That hit hard.
Try It Tonight
You don’t need to analyze every dream like Freud. Just start by recording them. Over time, you might uncover surprising truths—or at least have fun decoding the weirdness.
Sweet dreams… and happy journaling! 🌙✨