According to a professional dream analyst and author of Dream On It: Unlock Your Dreams, Change Your Life, the reason we dream about work is because we dream about things that are on our minds, or situations that are troubling us the most. And because we spend the majority of our day at work, it makes sense that work shows up in our dreams.<\/p>\n
What do workplace dreams really mean? And can you learn something from them and actually make improvements to your career?<\/p>\n
Running late –\u00a0Running late is a common theme, especially for people who have jobs in which they are frequently up against a deadline.\u00a0If you\u2019re having a lot of those missing-a-meeting dreams, it could be a signal that you\u2019ve got a lot on your plate, either at work or in your personal life.<\/p>\n
Showing up to work naked –\u00a0\u00a0\u201cNaked dreams come about when we\u2019re having concern or anxiety about being in a situation in which all eyes are on us,\u201d\u00a0 The idea of feeling exposed or concerned about how you look to others.<\/p>\n
Workplace nightmares – If you\u2019re having frequent nightmares about workplace violence or fighting with people in the office, it\u2019s a sign that your emotions are overwhelming you in some way. Take that seriously. It could be a call to action telling you to deal with a situation that\u2019s weighing on your mind.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Work dreams aren\u2019t always about work.\u00a0Sometimes a situation or conversation in a dream is a stand-in for something happening in a different setting.<\/p>\n
Some exercises to help you remember and understand your dreams:<\/p>\n
Write in a journal before bed.<\/p>\n
When you wake up, take a few minutes to let your dream come back to you. Write down what you remember and think about what it could mean.<\/p>\n
Dreams are not telling you what will happen in the future, but they can tell you how you\u2019re feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n