Thread: Got any tips on reality checks?

I'd suggest doing a reality check whenever you feel like it (such as "oh, I havn't done a reality check in a while", and then you do one) or whenever something strange or out of the ordinary happens (such as "is that man really talking into a sparkly pink phone?"). Hope this helps!

set a reminder in your fone dude and jus try and do them as much as you can and aftera a while you get used to it more

good luck! xD

First off, try to RC every 10-15 minutes. If you find that hard, make a suitable timeframe for yourself. Try to look at a clock every so often, and notice how long it has been since you last reality checked.

Also, when do you reality check, don't just do your technique. Don't just say, "Well my finger isn't going through my hand. So I am awake." Literally check reality. Look around you. Feel gravity. Feel your weight. Feel what it is like to move around. Test anything you can.

Eventually, reality checking will become concreted into your head, and you will do this in your dreams, and achieve lucidity.

Good luck!

-Muggler

Write RC on your hand every day and RC when you see it and especially when you think about it without having seen it.

Place post-its around your room/house/whereever reminding you to RC. Try to anticipate them.

Use the mnemonic aid of visualizing your day and all of the cues you've left around for yourself.

Set an alarm to go off as frequently as possible, and RC when it goes off.

Switch through all the ringtones on your phone, and anticipate your main ringtone. Every time you hear it, RC, then continue flipping through until you reach it again. Practice this, so that whenever your phone goes off you think to RC. If you watch tv, do the same with commercials. If you listen to the radio, do the same with commercials. Etc.

Remember to follow the tutorial and I recommend this.

Ok, guys! Thank you! I'll try these! But one mroe question, how often is it really needed to do a RC's per day?

In all actuality, you could probably become lucid with very little to none at all. Granted, it would take more time, but it can certainly be done. I've done it...twice.

I prefer reality checks mostly to confirm that I'm dreaming. The main purpose of RCing throughout the day is to increase your awareness. Awareness is key for lucid dreaming. After all, a reality check is not much good in a dream if you perform it and never think about it.

Reality checking is a brilliant tool, but I wouldn't rely on it entirely. Like Shift said, I would try to incorporate some MILD techniques, and possibly even WILDs. Of course, I wouldn't drop RCing altogether. It does work wonders for a lot of people. Really, it's all about finding the method that works for you. I kinda prefer MILD because I'm lazy...

So, back to your question, I would go with RCing at any interval from 15 minutes to every two hours or so. It varies from person to person, but what you really want to avoid is falling into the habit of doing an RC and not thinking about it. So, go with whatever interval best satisfies this condition for you. Not very helpful, I know. To start, I would suggest one every half hour to hour. Alternately, leave sticky notes lying around, etc.

Please pardon my wall of text.

If you want a reality check you can do without being conspicuous try to move things with your mind or put your hand through a solid object.

I tend to find in dreams if I put my hand/body against a wall and ignore the fact the wall is there (I cant really explain the thought process.. it's more like I just dont care that it's there) I can sink into it/walk through which obviously doesn't work in reality!