This isnt anything new, but basically just my old method of reality checking. Using this method would always make me have a lucid dream within a week guaranteed.

I would write 'AWAKE' on the back of my hand and go about my normal day. Every now and then I would check my hand, and if it still said 'awake' I knew I was not dreaming. Eventually I checked my hand and a weird poem would be written there, or something different, and suddenly I would be in a lucid dream.

I think it worked for me because its kinda weird to have something written on your hand. It kept catching my eye throughout the day, and I was almost always concious of it. It was bound to find its way into my dream eventually.

Nowadays I have a job to hold down, I am dealing with customers all day and I can't go round with pen on my hand... it looks odd (maybe thats another reason why it worked, there is a self-conciousness aspect to having something weird written on your hand. I am sure something like that has a deeper effect on the subconcious).

So, I was wondering if anyone could think of a similar technique that I could use which wouldnt involve writing on myself. I have considered laminating a small card that says 'Awake' on it, and carrying it in my pocket at all times. This might work, but I think I need something that will be just jabbing my thoughts slightly all day, but without looking weird! Any ideas?

Also, if anyone out there hasnt tried it and doesnt mind it... try writing it on your hand for a week and see if it works for you. I had very positive results from it. I know its a silly idea but whatever works, right?