Thread: How long did it take you to have your first LD?

Don't worry about getting into a relaxed state. Stressing about getting into a relaxed state is counterintuitive. Let the relaxation come naturally rather than trying to force it.

From what I've read, all you need to focus on is moving your fingers while being aware enough to notice when you start dreaming.

Try to get to the point where you're attempting it about 4 times each night.

Originally Posted by dolphin

Try to get to the point where you're attempting it about 4 times each night.

This.

Trying once a night at a really low percentage as I said before is not gonna yield much, but if you are trying it 4 times at night, that means that you will be moving to your goal 4 times faster.

Also, in response to your response to me, how high was your recall when trying mild? How long did you keep a consistent sleep schedule without breaking. These things help MILD more than anything else. Consistency and recall go right in hand with your awareness. Without these things, even if you have a FILD, it has a pretty high chance of being unaware and then you might forget it. I think of MILD induction to be the fundamentals for what you need to LD, some people may skip over the fundamentals and learn a few tricks, but they will not be as consistent as someone that practices the fundamentals (I am thinking of basketball here, but this applies to everything).

Originally Posted by dolphin

Don't worry about getting into a relaxed state. Stressing about getting into a relaxed state is counterintuitive. Let the relaxation come naturally rather than trying to force it.

From what I've read, all you need to focus on is moving your fingers while being aware enough to notice when you start dreaming.

Try to get to the point where you're attempting it about 4 times each night.

Also its kinda hard for me to do so, as weekdays are school nights and I go bed around 8/9 and have to wake up around 6

Originally Posted by kamenriderbaron

Also its kinda hard for me to do so, as weekdays are school nights and I go bed around 8/9 and have to wake up around 6

Am I missing something significant here? 9 or 10 hours of sleep is a ton, I get between 6 and 8 and average 6 wakings, so you can easily accomplish that with at least 2 hours more than me a night.