For those that think MILDs don't work..
For a while I've just kind of been debunking MILD's as an ineffective way to become lucid. I've tried doing mantras and that but, never had success. I didn't realize the actual amount of effort they take to pull off. For me, laying in bed saying mantras and visualizing did not cut it. Or maybe I just didn't do it right. Anyways a method that seems to work really well for me is the Hand Technique.
The hand technique takes advantage of the looking at your hand reality check. When you are in bed, just about to fall asleep. Sit up and hold your hands out in front of you, stare at them (make sure there is enough light to see them), and repeat in your head something like "I will see my hands in my dream and realize I am dreaming." Try to visualize yourself looking at your hands in the dream and becoming lucid.
Do this for at least ten minutes, or until you think you've done it long enough. Then lie down and try to sleep while thinking of looking at your hands and becoming lucid.
This works great for me, and the funny thing is I never actually look at my hands, I just spontaneously realize I'm dreaming. If you decide to try this then I'd love to know your results. Good Luck!
