Well, it's a good step in the right direction to even remember to do an RC in your dream. So you're definitely on the right track.

Though I agree with you about trying some other RCs. Maybe this RC tutorial will give you some good ideas. A lot of people use the clocks one, and the one about holding your nose and trying to breathe. But use whatever works for you - you may even need to take an idea and tweak it a little to suit you better.