Some of the world’s greatest ideas have come from dreams:

• Paul McCartney – his song “Yesterday”
• Albert Einstein – Theory of relativity
• Mary Shelley – Frankenstein

Dreams are a window into your innermost thoughts.

Use this framework to unlock your full potential…

SUPERHUMAN SCORING

In every edition of System Sunday, I assess the featured system across three superhuman dimensions: impact, setup, and maintenance.

Unlike your typical review, I focus on factors that influence personal growth. Get to know the evaluation system.

Impact (8.5/10)

First, shout out to Jim Kwik for inspiring today’s newsletter.

I learned about the D.R.E.A.M.S. framework in his book Limitless.

(It’s a fun and actionable read for upgrading your brain and learning faster.)

Here’s how it works…

Setup (7.5/10)

D – Decide

The first step to decoding your dreams is to actively decide to remember them.

• Commit to recalling your dreams
• Learn the best framework to do it (Check. You’re reading it now!)
• Put it in writing

Unconscious habits require conscious decisions.

Your chances of recall will improve dramatically.

R – Record

Writing down your dreams trains your brain to become aware of them.

• Keep a dream journal
• Take notes when you wake up
• Write down as many details as you can

The more you journal, the better you’ll get at recalling events.

Note: It's important not to accept your dreams as absolute truth. After all, some ideas may be nonsensical. The point is to capture your dreams so you can later reevaluate them through a rational lens.

E – Eyes

After waking up, keep your eyes closed to help you reflect and remember your dreams.

• Relax
• Visualize the dream
• Recall the feelings you felt

Give yourself the time and space to remember your dreams fully—without getting distracted by the visuals around you.

A – Affirm

Say out loud: “I'll recall my dream,” before going to sleep.

• Speak the affirmation with conviction
• Use it to program your subconscious
• Repeat it until you fall asleep

Affirming your intention will program your subconscious mind to remember your dreams.

M – Manage

Establish a routine for deep and restful sleep.

• Go to bed and wake up at the same time
• Avoid screen time 1 hour before bed
• Read if you can't fall asleep

Here are more sleep tips in my recent newsletter on deep sleep.

Quality sleep = quality dreams = quality recall.

S – Share

Share your dreams with your friends and family.

This will help you:

• Remember them
• Reflect on the meaning
• Get a different perspective

Maybe keep the extra “personal” ones to yourself.

Maintenance (7.5/10)

Like any new habit, this one will take practice.

Try these helpful cues to keep you accountable:

1. Keep a physical dream journal next to your bed.
2. Do this with a friend, family member, or partner (so they ask you each morning what you dreamt about).
3. Set an automatic reminder on your phone, prompting you to write it down when you wake up.

BRINGING IT HOME

Use the DREAMS framework to remember your dreams:

• D – Decide
• R – Record
• E – Eyes
• A – Affirm
• M – Manage
• S – Share

Here’s to turning your valuable dreams into reality 🥂

All systems go,

Ben Meer

Founder of System Sunday

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