While it is a fact that there is new debate over the primary responsibilities for dreaming distributions throughout the brain (Linky), there is a proven way to induce dream recall.

The most effective way that most researchers use is to interrupt REM sleep. Researchers, such as William Dement (Link), interrupt REM sleep to induce recall. But how can you know nor how can you do this to yourself?

It's easy. Most commonly, it takes approximately 90 minutes for a full cycle of sleep. (Link 1, Link 2). REM sleep varies but it is usually a safe bet of 60 minutes within sleep.

The best method I have used, with clients as well, is to set your alarm clock 1 hour before you actually intend to wake up. So, for example, if you wish to wake up at 8, set your alarm for 7. The moment the alarm goes off, add an hour and go back to sleep. Upon your second awakening, you ought to have much more vivid dream recall.

In addition, according to biopsychologists like John Pinel (Link), humans need a minimum of 5.5 hours of sleep. The rest varies upon lifestyle and environment. It is actually the fact that most people say 7-8 as a result of the average amount of hours people sleep - not the healthy amount. In fact, it is a result of many studies that those who sleep 7.5 hours of sleep have longer life expectancies. (Link 1, Link 2).

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