This is my first post here, so hello all. I’ll get right to the point of this topic:
I’ve been into lucid dreaming for about two months now and I’ve come a long way since I’ve started the quest for lucidity. I’ve run into a problem tho. You see, my dream recall is through the roof; I remember complete dreams, everything that happens, everything I say, etc. Most nights I actually remember 3-4 really vivid dreams and all my dreams are lengthy and in-depth (I once had a dream that lasted 2 days dream-time). My issue is, I never get to the point of lucidity. I always remember I was dreaming only after I’ve woken up and reflected on it. I know my dream recall is far beyond what it needs to be to start developing lucidity but no matter how hard I try I always “miss my mark” so to speak.
To correct this, I’ve begun programming my phone to go off every few hours to remind me to do a reality check; I’m hoping this might carry over into a dream once I do them naturally. Also, I’ve tried MILD’s combined with WBTB’s but I’m not sure if I’m conducting the MILD’s correctly.
My question is, am I on the right track for gaining a more reliable ability to go lucid? Should I try some other things to help with lucidity? What do you suggest? I’m close, I know that, it’s just I’m missing something. Anyone else in this boat? 
[PS: If this was posted incorrectly as far as topics go, please move this thread where necessary; I’m the moderator of a different forum and I know how annoying incorrect posting can get 
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welcome to ld4all.
DO you keep a dream journal? If so you can look for your personal dreamsigns. Many people use a timer to RC or RC at specific times during the day. I’m not saying it’s a bad thing, I guess it works for some people. But I myself find it a lot more meaningful if I RC when I see a dreamsign or anything odd. Also if I ever hear or read about dreaming (since having a dream about dreaming and not getting lucid can be frustrating! 
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