Quote Originally Posted by lucidbunnie View Post
Say to myself: while I'm dreaming I allow myself to look at my hands and I allow myself to become lucid. Then I let the thought go and try to fall asleep. I won't burden myself with "while I'm dreaming I will look at my hands and become lucid." - essentially by saying allow instead of will I'm not forcing myself.
I like it! Nice way to frame it.

Some other things to do: review your DJ, read other people's DJs, review your dream goals, review your dream signs, (re)read selections from your favorite LDing books, do waking MILD (visualize recent dreams, and see yourself getting lucid and pursuing LD goals).