Quote Originally Posted by dakotahnok View Post
I think the problem is that you need more dedication. Auto suggestion only works if you are motivated in a positive way. They thinking of lucid dreams associated with waking up. And think about how bad you want one.

You said that you have had a couple of late nights, maybe you are just to tired to wake up. If it's possible try to get to sleep earlier and sleep longer. (or at least or or the other)
I think you've hit it right on the nail. May be I am just not motivated enough and no longer have that intense feeling of dedication towards my goal of having a lucid dream.

I know I've done it once and it took months to get it right and it has been months since it happened, but are there any more drills I can do in order to build up and maintain a motivation and dedication?

I may have stumbled upon one just before I had my first lucid dream. It was auto-suggestion through writing. I don't know if this was truly what caused the success, but I know I stopped and since then everything has gone backwards.