Five Reasons You're Not Becoming Lucid (return to 'Articles')

Here in no particular order are five things that may prevent you from having lucid dreams. This list will let you know if/where you're going wrong. If you have any other ideas, let me know.

1 - Your sleeping patterns are irregular

It's difficult enough to find the optimum time for you to achieve lucidity without it changing every day. Try to go to bed and get up at the same time each day (including weekends); this way you'll be able to fine-tune your wake initiated lucid dream technique.

2 - You aren't remembering your dreams

This one is easy to solve. Just keep a dream diary. By doing this you are making sure that you remember any lucid dreams you might have.

3 - You don't have enough confidence

It's important to have belief that you can achieve lucidity, since by not being confident you are just placing another barrier in your way. Before you go to sleep try repeating "I will become lucid tonight" to yourself a few times. Believe in yourself. It works.

4 - Dream induced opportunities are passing you by

Make sure you get into a habit of performing regular reality checks throughout the day. You will likely become lucid in normal dreams. This is a good strategy if you feel to be getting nowhere with wake initiated lucids.

5 - You're trying too hard

Take a break. By not pushing yourself for a week you might get somewhere. It is possible to put too much thought into it. A simple positive attitude and good sleeping habits could be all you need.

So there you go. Try everything above and you will give youself the maximum chance of achieving regular lucid dreams. Check out the rest of the site for many more tutorials, guides, hints and tips.