Hi guys, I have a quick question. Are Reality Checks only used after noticing a dreamsign in the wakingworld (like your alarm beeps or you see a red BMW) or just whenever you think about it?

I've been doing mine with the latter technique. I've written RC on my palm, and perform one when I see it by counting my fingers, pushing my finger through my palm (well, attempting ), and pinching my nose. But usually I don't even need to read my palm to start doing it - so far, reality checks haven't helped though in my dreams...