Scientifically speaking, what are the best ways to go lucid in a dream? This is the subject of a recent essay published in the journal Consciousness and Cognition. The authors, all German and Swiss researchers, looked at 35 studies of lucid … [Read more...] about 6 Best Scientifically Tested Techniques for Lucid Dreaming
Dream & Sleep Research
Who is really suffering from a lack of sleep? Perceptions versus Reality
This is a guest post by historian A.L. Castonguay. Whenever we see an image of someone who is "sleep deprived" what do we usually see? A parent with children? An overweight or obese person --or one who's underweight? Someone living in a rural … [Read more...] about Who is really suffering from a lack of sleep? Perceptions versus Reality
Lucid Dreaming on the Brain
A fascinating new study has just come out showing precisely the parts of the brain that are associated with meta-consciousness, or the ability to be conscious of ourselves. Michael Dresler and co-researchers from the Max Planck Institute of … [Read more...] about Lucid Dreaming on the Brain
4 Steps to All Day Energy: the Power of the Nappuccino
I recently stumbled onto an incredibly effective strategy for hitting the restart button during a mid-afternoon slump. Don’t try to recharge with a cup of coffee. And don’t take a nap. Instead, do both. It sounds absolutely crazy, but mixing … [Read more...] about 4 Steps to All Day Energy: the Power of the Nappuccino
4 reasons not to lengthen a lucid dream
In the lucid dreaming community, there's a lot of emphasis on how to lengthen lucid dreams and prevent awakening. There is nothing wrong with this. The skill of holding your attention span and riding the turbulent sea of REM takes time to develop, … [Read more...] about 4 reasons not to lengthen a lucid dream
Why Kids Can’t Sleep: Growing Up in the Digital Age
It’s easy to be nonchalant about how nobody gets enough sleep these days, but the impact on our children is real. Most kids in the US and UK are overtired, and most teens are in a state of constant sleep deprivation. In fact, Generation Z (currently … [Read more...] about Why Kids Can’t Sleep: Growing Up in the Digital Age