Yeah the 4th step has to be done honestly, you can’t trick yourself. Last night I really did give up. I couldn’t of cared less about having a lucid dream I just wanted to sleep! I knew I’d fall asleep eventually but I was prepared to lay their for another hour or so awake. I think I fell asleep within 10 mins or so after giving up!
Did I try MILD, yes and no. I got up, used the toilet and went back to bed recalling my dreams and reminding myself of my goal. I then tried to fall asleep loosely concentrating on my intention but more focusing on my breath. Usually this works and I fall asleep but for whatever reason it didn’t last night and for 2 of the 3 hours I was just laid their tired and miserable! The joys of lucid dreaming! As I said it’s a rare occurrence these days.