I've had 4 lucids from monday to now (3 nights), I must say that I disagree with you Xanous, in my eyes over-confidence is one of the best techniques for daily lucids. It's just that it's hard to acquire because if you haven't had them that much you will still have some doubts in your subconscious and you will feel like you're tricking yourself.

It's the same thing with mantra's, it's pointless just repeating them, the goal is to actually make yourself believe what you're saying by repeating them with thoughtfulness.

Everyone's different though. Just stating my experiences.