Trouble finding dream signs...

[jsrnash12]

I have no problems remembering my dreams, as I have kept a journal and been interested in them for years. My trouble lies in realizing I am in a dream (attaining lucidity I will wake up thinking "wow that dream was absurd, how did I not realize I was dreaming?". What else can I do try try and get these strange dreamy events to register as a DREAM while I am asleep. As many members here I have had a few weak lucid dreams, remembers most of my normal ones, but cannot become lucid on any regular basis. Thanks for any help in advance.

[Higurashi]

Perhaps expand your idea of "dream sign". They don't have to be specific, as long as it's something you can recognize(a group of people, common surroundings/places, feelings or emotions...) Try autosuggestion and/or MILD. Using mantras, tell yourself that you will be more aware of your environment, realize when you're dreaming, do reality checks, etc.