Dream journaling is the practice of writing down your dreams as soon as you wake up. This helps capture the details and emotions of the dream before they fade from memory. By recording your dreams, you can identify patterns, themes, or symbols that may be significant to your waking life. Many people use dream journals to enhance their self-awareness or explore their subconscious mind. This practice can also aid in improving dream recall, making it easier to remember dreams over time. Some individuals even use their journals to work towards achieving lucid dreams, where they become aware that they are dreaming.