Hey, I’ve found an excellent technique for myself that will cause me to have dreams. The only problem is that I can’t get myself to realize I am dreaming. I always end up staying in the story of the dream and can’t do what I want. I’ve woken up in the night and told myself to get ready to go lucid but I’m too tired to focus. I’ve gone lucid several times before but just by luck. I can’t do a reality check because I can’t get my mind to realize that I need to do one. Need some help! 
Well you did not give much info on what you are doing to be helpful but, I will do the best I can.
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do you keep a dream journal. It is very important to get to know your dreams.
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Do lots of reality testing ( RT ) during the day. When you do this, seriously consider the possibility that you are dreaming. It is important that you do this exercise seriously.
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Do you use any other induction techniques like MILD or WILD. Also using WBTB along with the induction method can be helpful.
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Practice makes perfect! If you can practice everyday and be confident that in time you will succeed because, you will.
