What is the first thing you do after you wake up? Whether you've made it a routine to open emails or talk on the phone, enjoy a hearty breakfast or take a warm shower, there's actually something better you can do for your mental health.
Write the dreams you saw at night in a sheet or diary! Writing down your dreams may seem like a strange idea, but it actually has many mental health benefits, according to psychologist Cortney S. Warren.
In a fast-paced and chaotic world, finding a way to disconnect yourself from the daily grind can be helpful. Writing down what you dreamed about is a good way to do this.
"Writing dreams in a journal creates a connection with your subconscious, revealing hidden emotions and thoughts that can affect everyday well-being. This process of conscious self-reflection can help you identify and really deal with an emotional problem,” she adds.
Moreover, dreams take us to another world where anything is possible. We are not responsible for what we dream and this causes us to escape from the constraints of everyday responsibilities.
According to the psychologist, it is scientifically proven that writing helps improve your mental health, but above all, you don't have to be a journalist or writer to do this.
How to start this technique?
Writing down what you dreamed as soon as you wake up is important, because dreams tend to be forgotten or erased in the morning. Of course, this may reveal things you didn't know. Challenges and unresolved issues are only one side of the coin, but above all this practice helps you to better understand your emotional world.
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