How To Creatively Solve Problems In Dreams

When it comes to solving a problem, many people just assume that it's only logical brain that can help them in resolving private or work issues. However, there are situations, where conventional methods fail. That's where we can reach out and get help in our dreamworld (which is governed by our sub-consciousness). Learn how to strategize about a particular content or how to creatively solve a problem in your dreams.

When Can We Use Dreams To Creatively Solve Problems?

Although not all type of problems can be solved in dreams, a great deal of them can be. Dreaming about a particular content in order to come up with a solution is applicable mostly in cases, where you’d benefit from having a solution represented visually. It is because while dreaming, we experience a much more intuitive, emotional kind of thinking than in a state of wakefulness (where we mostly use linear, logical type of thinking).

For example, you are stuck with how to create a work flow chart for the project you are in charge of. Or you are about to design a product facelift or a completely new product. Or you just seek artistic inspiration… Here, the wisdom of a regular, “waking” mind seems insufficient versus the vivid imagery of dreams.

Ideally your aim is to try to solve a problem in a dream during the week following the emergence of that problem. That’s the time when dreams really do try to offer solutions.

How To Solve A Problem in Dreams - Simple Steps

If you wish to come up with some solution to a problem that has been sitting in your head for a while, you need to learn how to dream about a particular content that is related to that problem.
The most effective and easiest way to creatively solve problems in dreams is a lucid dreaming technique called dream incubation:

• Step #1: Assemble something on your bedside table that makes an image of the problem (a picture of the person you have the conflict with, a blank canvas, a device or project you’re working on that’s half finished etc.).
• Step #2: Think of the problem you want to resolve before going to bed (keep an image if the problem in your mind if you can), and let it be the last thing in your mind before falling asleep.
• Step #3: After the dream, don’t jump out of bed. Lie there and try to recall your dream (see if you feel a particular emotion). Try not to analyze them at this point. Only record whatever you are feeling and thinking. Do not feel bad if you can’t remember your dream. After a few attempts you will have a full dream to record.
• Step #4: When interpreting the dream, keep in mind that dreams do not offer you exact answer to your question, but communicate by means of metaphors.

Solving problems in dreams is an innate ability - with practice everyone can learn it, because we all have predisposition to lucid dream. When mastered, it can help you to resolve many of your personal or work problems. It also helps you to streamline your ideas. With certain level of commitment and practice, you can develop an ability to find a lot of inspiration in your dreams!

Take a look here to learn how to manipulate your dreaming experience to find ideas for your daily activities, enhance your creativity, and for all additional information about lucid dreaming. By practicing conscious dream control you literally “take a creativity pill” and start exploring your own potential.