Dream Recall: How to Remember Your Dreams

In my line of work as a dream and nightmare interpreter, I come across people fairly often who say they don’t dream all or they rarely remember a dream. If you identify as one of these individuals (or you just want to recall more of your dreams) then you’re in the right place!

Let’s start by clearing up a major misconception: everyone dreams! Yes, even if you don’t remember your dreams, you are dreaming every night. It’s a part of your ability to learn, form memories, and psychologically evolve as you grow and age. Some people just aren’t used to recalling their dreams when they wake but anyone can learn!

Dream Recall Pathways

Successful dream recall doesn’t always happen overnight. In fact, it typically takes about 1–4 weeks of consistent, daily effort to begin regularly recalling your dreams. This is because your brain needs time to physically form your dream recall pathway.

A dream recall pathway is one example of a neural pathway or neural network. Neural pathways are the avenues that transport information from one part of the brain to the other. While we’re not diving into the science of neural pathways in this article, here are a few great online resources if you want to explore more:

• The Brain and Our Habits: Natural Pathways to Wellness by Dr. Susan…