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2.You must be able to remember your dream.
You can't honestly say a dream was lucid if you completely forgot it. However, some people get so caught up in having a lucid dream that they forget increasing their recall will give them more chances to have them! When picking a lucid dreaming technique, you should pick one that not only increases your lucidity, but allows you to have great recall as well.
I'm not sure how exactly, but dream recall is closely linked to dream lucidity in different ways. Only after improving my dream recall by improving my dream journal using Sensei's guide to effectively DJ did I break a dry spell.

3.During the dream, you must have a memory related to the word "dream".
Your dream can't be lucid if you don't recall any memory of what a dream is during your dream! The type of memory most often used to make this possible is event-based prospective memory, that is, memories that are recalled as a result of experiencing something else. But, even recalling a memory of your dream goal or just the word "dream" during your dream are among the many memories that can use to help you become lucid. Strengthening your memories you want to recall during your dream is very useful, especially as you're falling asleep when the subconscious is more open to suggestion. Also, remember that memories are stronger if they are more important to you!
Would making an effort to keep dreaming in mind as long as possible throughout the day help with this? (In addition to an increased sense of self awareness and RCs)