Another thing to try using is a blindfold. It works with WILDing too because it helps keep your eyes closed without restraint, and it is an anchor is you make it slightly tighter than it should. I like the idea of pretending there's an extra purpose to it. I don't know if this would help, but you could also associate the ring with a reality check. If you are wearing the ring, you are dreaming, and if youre not, then youre awake