Nov 3, 2007 11:00 pm US/Central
21 Things To Know About Dreams
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Photo from Angie Fisher.
Angie Fisher
1. Current research shows dreaming can spark our imaginations.
2. Brain connections are made more easily in dreams.
3. You may gain new insights about personal relationships or develop exciting new ideas.
4. If you don't think you dream... you're wrong. New studies confirm we all do.
5. On average, we all dream every night for 90 minutes to three hours.
6. Our dreams happen in four or five cycles.
7. Evidence shows dreams are produced by the part of the brain tied to motivation, goals and desires.
8. Experts say dreams can wake us up to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
9. Dreams can alert us to illness, like breast cancer or heart disease.
10. Dream can also tell us what we need to do to stay healthy.
You can capitalize on your dream time with three simple steps:
11. Write them down!
12. Instead of rushing into the business of the day, schedule 15 minutes each morning to think about your dreams and get them on paper.
13. At the very least, jot down your first thoughts and feelings upon waking.
14. Find someone who'll listen to your dreams the way you should listen to theirs.
15. Ask questions such as, "How did I feel when I woke up?"
16. Ask your "dream friend" or yourself what the dream might be saying about the future.
17. Take action on your dreams.
18. If you dream your office is sinking like a ship, it may be time to revamp your resume.
19. If you dream yourself into an ideal home and disappointed when you wake up, think of practical steps you can take to make your dream come true.
20. Day dreams are just as important as dreams you have when you're sleeping. Pay attention to where your mind leads you.
21. Some experts say it's also helpful to draw scenes from your dreams.
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