Suggestions

In the few, but memorable Lucid Dreams ive achieved, my hands were always my "wake-up" tool-letting me know i was in a dream. I've just gotten back into Lucid Dreaming, and have read people set an alarm clock to wake up in the middle of REM sleeping. So super early morning. If i fall asleep by 12-1 a.m, can i set my cellphone to a 5 or 6 a.m alarm? Do i need the alarm? Do i go right back to sleep? I can recall about 2-3 dreams a night, getting better as i'm now more focused. I just need help getting myself to look at my hands again. Thought the alarm technique might work. Suggestions?

If you have the time, stay up for 2 hours then go back to sleep. That's Stephen LaBerge way of WBTB, but if you don't have that luxury stay up for 5-15 minutes and then go back to sleep using whatever method you like.

Hey Welcome to DreamViews stratus!

I personally never tried the alarm thing, I just always got lucky on my days off because I would wake up when it's time to send the kids off to school and feed the dogs. Then I go back to sleep after only having been up for about 15-30 minutes. Then I either have a random lucky WBTB, DILD, or as of late, the WILD thing has been the ticket. I've also had similar luck when I've had the luxury of being able to take a nap in the afternoon. Usually have DILDs then.

What methods have you tried in the past?

You are lucky to have this ability. You just need to expand on it.

Sit in your bed, and become mentally settled.

Stare softly at the palm of your hands, and tell yourself in a caring manner that, 'Tonight while I am dreaming, I will see my hands and realize that I am dreaming.'

Continue to softly look at your hands and mentally repeat the affirmation, 'Tonight while I am dreaming, I will see my hands and realize that I am dreaming.'

Allow your eyes to cross, and unfocus; remain at peace and continue to repeat slowly.

After about five minutes or once you feel too sleepy, quietly end the practice.