Awesome Idea's for WBTB

[DonJuan]

Obviously the WBTB method in conjunction with other induction techniques has proven to be one of the most potent ways to attaining lucidity. My question is how should we go about spending our WBTB time. There is the obvious: -Read/write in DJ -Read Lucid Material Has anyone discovered alternative ways to spend their time during WBTB that produce unique results. If so, care to share? Furthermore, I have recently found it very difficult to fall back asleep during my WBTB. Eventually I get so fed up with just lying there "waiting" for a lucid dream that I roll over and go to sleep. Any tips, tricks, or techniques that make falling asleep easier yet produce effective WBTB results? Thanks and I look forward to hearing some great ideas!

[Sensei]

I usually just write down some tags and pee if I need to. on my long wbtbs I will jump on DV for a bit or maybe cuddle with my wife.

[TuroAzai]

I for one, also have a hard time falling back to sleep after a long WBTB. Once I'm up, I'm unfortunately up for the long run in most cases. For this reason, I like to keep my WBTB short... like a few seconds short if possible In all seriousness, like you've said, the obvious ones I enjoy to do in that low amount of time are writing any dreams I can remember down before going back to sleep!

[sisyphus]

For a longer WBTB, a good thing is to find a video lecture on youtube. I haven't done this in a while, but it used to be a staple of my practice. A lecture typically ranges from 15 minutes to an hour, so you can probably find one about the right length to match the intended WBTB time. Or split it up over multiple nights. They can be about lucid dreaming, but anything will do. Talks about meditation and those by Alan Watts were among my favorites. Just be sure to keep the environment right. Keep the lights and sound low. Prefer not to watch in bed. Get up and sit elsewhere, but still relaxed and comfortable.

[Sensei]

Oh, and for those that have the option, during long wbtbs, i usually cuddle. My wife has an alarm set in the morning to cuddle, so i set intent to wake up a bit before that and write down some dreams, get back to bed ans cuddle. Doesnt have to stop there, you can always continue or just fall asleep cuddling. Generally falling asleep cuddling is going to be in a less comfortable position than normal, making it a bit more aware.