Prompt #460 Sweet Dreams

By Liz On October 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Writing Prompt

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Is it possible to influence people as they sleep and give them their perfect dream? April 10 [saw] the launch of a new study that uses a specially designed iPhone app in an attempt to improve the dreams of millions of people around the world. If successful, the study will allow people to create their perfect dream and so wake up feeling especially happy and refreshed…

As part of the launch, Wiseman has carried out a national survey into dreaming. The results demonstrate the need for sweeter dreams, with 21% of respondents reporting that they have trouble sleeping and 15% suffering from unpleasant dreams (see the ‘UK dream map’). “Getting a good night’s sleep and having pleasant dreams boosts people’s productivity, and is essential for their psychological and physical well-being. Despite this, we know very little about how to influence dreams — this experiment aims to change that” commented Wiseman. -Science Daily

Fiction Writing Prompt: Write a story about software or magic that can control your dreams.

Journaling Prompt: If you could decide what to dream about, what would be your perfect dream.

Art Prompt: Sweet Dreams

Non-Fiction / Speechwriting Prompt: Write about dreaming or lucid dreaming and what you’ve learned from your dreams.

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