I recently found out about the concept of lucid dreaming, and although I recall experiencing one briefly when I was younger, I was immediately sceptical about the idea. Regardless, I was interested enough to try and have a Wake Induced Lucid Dream.

So I spent some time lying motionless, doubting the whole thing but still trying to keep a clear mind, and shortly my body began to shut down (it kind of felt like I could move if I wanted to, but I couldn't make myself want to?), but my concentration fluctuated and I kept getting distracted by thoughts (I don't seem to be able to shut down...). After a while I just decided to give up and go to sleep normally.

Well that night I had a dream that I later recalled with unusual clarity (normally I only recall them as abstract images and feelings), and also had a false awakening. I (supposedly) awoke in my bed and thought that I should do a reality check, but since it was too dark to find a digital clock or light switch, and I was certain I was awake, I didn't bother.

Then my alarm clock went off and I woke up for real. I read that false awakenings were common side effects of lucid dreams, although the dream I had that night wasn't lucid, so does that mean I was on the right tracks with my attempt?

I'm also keeping a dream journal since then. I didn't bother trying to WILD last night, and, perhaps as a result, my dream recall was poor.