Thread: Lack of Motivation?

In the last couple of weeks I have become lucid in two dreams but did not pursue the dream and "checked out" so to speak. Both times I was just too tired and did not want to retain the dreams. Any advice for motivation?

How can you not want that? =) You can do anything you want! =D I didn't even know you could be tired in dreams. Anyhow, if you still think it's fun, just try to get lucid again.

I can certainly relate to being too tired or stressed. However in my case, it merely deters me from actively trying to induce LDs. If I unexpectedly find myself in a lucid dream, I'm instantly motivated to see what I can do with it.

I'm not sure exactly what to tell you if you don't feel that way. Maybe you could try writing down a list of things that you would like to do when you are lucid, and review/edit the list on a regular basis. Perhaps this would keep your lucid desires fresh in your mind, and provide some motivation when you find yourself in a lucid dream. Just a thought -- probably not even worth $.02.

I've noticed the better rested; the better powers and control you'll have in lucids. I personally have pursued a Lucid (once aware) even when I can't move due to sleep paralysis, I still try to use my powers to move or get out of being stuck so to speak. I take any opportunity to use the lucid at full potential!

Originally posted by Neruo
I didn't even know you could be tired in dreams.

Kind of curious now that you point that out.
Part of the tiredness is from overworking. I'm a workaholic just like my father. I have some time off coming so maybe I'll be able to get some relaxation time in. The feeling was like being drugged and not able to stay "awake" sort of like using a prescription dose of antihistamine only stronger. I'm fairly sure that I would not have been able to maintain lucidity even if I had chosen too.