Thread: A simple tip for dream journalling motivation

I've been using a recorder. Then after I have my coffee I sit on the computer and write everything down.

But yeah, that's also good advice!

I keep my recorder on a table right next to my bed within reaching distance. I would put it right on the bed, but I'm afraid I might end up knocking it off and losing it, and I'd rather not have that happen right when I need it!

My dreams being usually pretty detailed and long, I prefer to write them directly on the computer sitting near my bed. So I can read it the day after (my writing is terrible ) But the idea of a recorder is great too. I must try it tonight using my phone.

I can have some pretty long (ish) dreams too, that's why I prefer to use the recorder. I talk FAST. So I can get everything down right away.

My tip would also be a recorder. Most people have mobile phones (Cell phones for our American friends :-) ) which have a recording device. Record in the morning and write down after work.

I usually record the moment I open my eyes. Then I write it down after having my obligatory morning coffee

Well, I tried the recorder on my cell phone. I'm not sure it will be satisfactory for me. the oral commentary is not enough detailed for me, and I hate my voice I'll try again tonight. I also use a note book sometimes to avoid using the computer (too many temptations if I'm not sleepy enough

Yeah, I NEVER do my first draft on the computer. Usually my commentary isn't detailed enough, but as I listen to it, I can picture what was going on and remember other details.

One thing I found that helps me is to limit myself a little bit. It can be easy to wear yourself out when trying to constantly write down dreams half awake. sometimes quality can be a good substitute for quantity and I started to work my dream journal in this sort of manner. I don't feel like always writing my dreams down. in fact if i try too hard to always stay at it i can loose a little interest because it feels less like a hobby and more like a job. So i started writing down less frequently, but I try to write down as much detail as i can realistically think of. I had a long streak of no entries, partially because of school, partially i felt burnt out. Lately I have had dreams that are important to me at this time in my life and it gives me motivation and excitement to record them. I really like writing down my recent experiences with orcas, and it is fun to try to be as detailed as i can. that way i can relive the dream a bit and keep my dream journal skills sharp. these dreams inspire creativity. sorry for the wall of text, hope it helps!

You are definitely right. I must do that. Being in a "bored by writing my dream" mood these days, I shall try that Thank you for the tip

This all sounds so great! I have issues with writing down my dreams, because I'm usually a bit too lazy.
But when I do write down my dreams, my recall skyrockets and I can remember so many more details and more dreams as well. I usually just write down a few keywords and think about my dreams when I wake up to remember but I'm thinking about trying to use a program that will dictate what I'm saying. I like the idea of that so that I can record my dreams and still be semi-lazy so that I don't have to write them down later. I just need to find a good program that will accurately transcribe what I'm saying - that might be especially difficult since my sleepy voice is hard for even me to understand.

Good idea but not for me. First I sleep with a CPAP mask, second is that my wife is in bed with me and i certainly dont want her to hear most of my dream experiences. Fortunately I have very good recall so unless i have a long DEILD chain, I can enter my DJ iphone app anytime during the day. I only enter LDs and not regular dreams.

I think DJ is a "necessary evil" which we must go through in order to enhance our LD experience. I definitely don't enjoy doing it (or at least I don't enjoy waking up and using the recorder on my iPhone to record my dreams).
But I find that's a very quick way to jot down my dream without turning the lights on and waking my wife. I usually go to the bathroom and whisper into my phone. The next day (or when I get a chance) I will plug my headphones into my phone and type the dreams into my electronic DJ. This works well at work, as no one is able to see what I am typing