Dolly's Falling Spoon Method

Dolly's method is simple enough that you can try it without any practice. Set aside 15-20 minutes of uninterrupted time. Turn off your cell phone and anything else that may startle you awake. As your body relaxes and your brain waves slow down, you start to cross the threshold of sleep. The spoon will fall onto the plate, causing a clang that will startle you a little bit. Upon being startled, immediately review the imagery or thoughts that were appearing in your mind before the spoon fell. Quite often, they are content that you would not have otherwise been able to arrive at with your conscious mind without prolonged effort. It is in essence the source of all creative insights