The last few nights while trying to enter a lucid dream with the same techniques that has worked before, I would either be too tired to focus, or I would become too awake and not able to fall back asleep. The latter is the most annoying. Things to work on and remember: - Do not think about trying to fall asleep. This makes it harder to actually fall asleep. - If my nose is congested, get up and blow it before trying to sleep. Otherwise, it will be a constant distraction. -Use a thinner blanket. I get too hot with the new down comforter on me, and too cold with off. - Do not try too hard. It has been difficult to get the right balance of passivity and aggression. I hope with continued, consistent practice, that I will make some progress in this area. - Continue to work towards the goal of consistent, conscious waking without movement. This should greatly help with staying relaxed enough to re-enter a dream.