images, and try to rebuild a story from them. when you recall a scene, try to recall what happened before that, and before that, reliving the dream in reverse. if after a few minutes, all you remember is a mood, describe it in a journal. if you can recall nothing, try imagining a dream you might have had--note your present feelings, list your current concerns to yourself, and ask yourself, "did i dream about that?" even if you can't recall anything in bed, events or scenes of the day may remind you of something you dreamed the night before. be ready to notice this when it happens, and record whatever 