More alert in dreams?

[Repo!]

Alright well I have a question... Like the title says, how can I be more alert during my non-lucid dreams? Like whenever I go to sleep the next thing I know I'm waking up sand it's the morning already! So what can I do to be more alert? Because if if I can improve on that I think it will help me with dream recall and even becoming lucid. I have had 10 or so lucid dreams already but I think If I can work on this it'll help with MILDs. I also take Melatonin if that matters.. So anybody have any help? Thanks! -repo!

[StrangeDreamsGuy]

You make it sound like you aren't remembering your dreams? Writing in a dream journal will help that. As for increased awareness (higher chance of lucidity) you just have to think about it a lot during the day and especially as you're falling asleep (Mantras etc.)

[Repo!]

No, I remember my dreams..usually about 1-3 per night. But I dont know whats going on while there happening, I just remember once I wake up! I guess all I can do is make RC's a habit and hopefully it'll carry over!

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Sorry for reviving this old thread, but I'm still having this problem! And this rate, I've realized it's going to be hard to induce lucidity though MILD/DILD because of this problem! Like I said, I have no problem remembering my dreams! Its just like I'm totally knocked out until I wake up. One thing I'm falling asleep, next thing I'm waking up! Any hints on being more aware during dreams? Or is this how it is for everyone?