Thread: Technique, Technique, Technique! Is it right?

Wow, that's quite alot of different reality checks, haha, but if you like doing them then it's fine. What i would definitely suggest though is to never think "no, they look normal" or "no, i am not dreaming" or such after reality checking, instead do some mantra like "Next time i am dreaming i do reality check and realize it" or think about goals. Also when looking at hands/counting fingers don't try to expect certain result, just expect them to be different, trying to change them is fine though.
As for what to add, you can try setting intention/mindset for lucid dreaming before/while going to sleep, by thinking about it or using mantras/visualization. Also you can try doing WBTB and/or naps if you have time, they give higher awareness and are nice for lucid dreaming in general, no matter what other techniques you use.
Check out those threads and tutorials:
http://www.dreamviews.com/dild/13212...ods-dilds.html
http://www.dreamviews.com/induction-...id-dreams.html

That's a really meticulous RC routine. I usually just look at my hand or do a quick one like pulling part of my skin to see if it stretches. For me, if I look at my hand in a dream I can almost immediately tell I'm dreaming. I sometimes try telekinesis to see if I'm dreaming but that's never gotten me lucid. Maybe your routine is too long and doesn't carry over into dreams. Try doing Mantras like "tonight I am lucid dreaming." Also, since you haven't had a lot of LDs for seven weeks of practice maybe you're doing something wrong like watching screens before going to bed or not keeping a good dream journal. I'm no expert but I think you should have more LDs for that much effort.
Good Luck