Quote Originally Posted by LifeIstheDream View Post
Yeah, I've noticed the repitition before sleep doesn't really work for me. It's more the intense statement that I tell myself. That's what worked the first time, I just told myself I'd remember and I really, really meant it. I think that's considered autosuggestion though, isn't it?
I'm just having trouble because this technique doesn't seem to work consistently.
Yeah, it doesn't matter how much you say it either. Saying it with meaning is normally easier, but everyone is different. You need to find what works for you.

Think of practicing the auto suggestion as sports. You need to practice the correct form. You start shooting threes and you make the first one. Yay! Using the correct form and everything! Then you miss the next 10 shots. Still using the right form. crap! you then start trying different techniques for shooting. Doesn't work that way does it? That is how people approach LDing. When you take the shot you need to practice the same shot from the same distance with the same form, just switching up minor things so that you can get it right.

I hope this analogy makes sense. Using any technique takes practice. You will get better at it with time. If it worked once, you can make it work again.