I find I wake often during the night at micro awakenings and have decent recall. If I don't write anything until the very last wake, then I don't have great recall, or only remember the last dream at times. When i was most active in Lucid practice I'd jot some brief note during most micro awakenings. This felt like a great bridge for conscious intent during the night. I'd like to get back into being able to make very brief notes, but at times I find I'm left awake which can make me regret doing these practices. Lying awake after wbtb can be one of the main hazzards of lucid practice. nothing worse than realising I've been awake since 4 and am now not going to get back to sleep and will be in work soon

What skills or techinques do people use to get back to sleep?

Things I find helpful are
counting 21 breaths (has become a conditioned signal to brain by now that I'm going to sleep so quit the mental jabbering pls..)
focusing on rest and medititve acceptance, so if it takes time to sleep, I can enjoy it, at times finding lovely inbetween spaces and if not at least being chilled
At times using ear plugs and maybe curtains to protect the senses
At times going into the spare room so wife turning over in bed doesnt disturb..
If really awake for a time, I may put on a yoga nidra recording
learning to not wake too much and hold onto the sleepy vibe
considering having some melatonin near the bed

appreciate any other suggestions or reflections...

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