Thread: New to LD, need a little help to get me started ^^.

First of all, to DV!

I really suggest getting a real dream journal that has a personal value to you. You can take notes on your ipod, but always make sure to write out your dreams in a real book. An ipod is not personal enough, and will not help you keep yourself motivated with dream recall.

As for reality checks I think it's a more solid choice to stick to reality checks using your body, rather than an item on it (although it works for some people). Classic reality check methods such pinching your nose and counting your fingers both work extremely well for me. Try and see what fits you the best. It's important to remember that the idea of a reality check is not to perform a mindless body motion, but to really question your surroundings. By improving your overall awareness you'll also increase your chances of getting lucid in a dream. Pay more attention to oddities around you and perform a reality check when you see something out of place. The more aware you are, the more oddities you'll find, and the more lucids dreams you'll have

Other than that, try to get 8 hours of sleep every night. Try to dream journal every night. Reality check and maintain in a state of awareness throughout the day. That's pretty much it!

Oh, and keep motivated! Motivation is one of the core keys in lucid dreaming. That doesn't really need any further explanation though.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

Good luck!