I was never able to train myself to stay still after I wake up. But that doesn't seem to matter, at least for me.
For me, there are 2 different types of awakening. One, when you wake up and immediately forget about sleep and your mind is flooded with things you need to do that day.
Second type is, when you wake up while you are still half asleep. Basically you gain awareness while still asleep, getting out of a dream. Then, and only then, I personally can stay still, not open my eyes, and lay there patiently for the next dream to start which I can enter. I can only do this, because I'm not fully awake yet. I can't control this, it just happens. So I lay there waiting for the next dream, entertaining myself by having or invoking some cool HH, or just being amazed how clearly I can think rationally while I'm clearly still asleep.
Amazingly, more this happened, more I got used to this. I was able to chain 7-9 DEILD long chains, which lasted anywhere from 30 to 90 min. Since then, I'm not worrying about not moving when awaking. Instead I know, that it will happen when time and conditions are right.
This doesn't mean of course, that other can't do it. Many people do it. Training to stay still and successfully entering another dream lucidly.
I think it's important to let things happen. Being prepared by practicing and setting intent. But beyond that, accept what will happen and be opened to any experience that will happen. Take it all as something cool, even if it doesn't end in a lucid dream. For me, the journey is as important as the destination.
Have fun and happy experiences!
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