Make it into a habit so it enters into your dreams too. But never do them on ‘autopilot’
From the RC FAQ in the FAQs and Tutorials…
[i]"When should I take my reality checks?
The main time you should take your reality checks is quite simply whenever you remember. However, there are a number of times where taking a reality check can prove to be very beneficial. So you could also try taking your reality checks:
- Every time you wake up
- Every time you’re talking or thinking about dreaming/lucid dreaming.
- Whenever you feel afraid
- Whenever you feel something is strange or out of place
- Whenever you see one of your dream signs
Remember that dreams could often reflect what is in waking life. This is something you can take advantage of. If you know there are habits or common events that can be found in your waking life, then it would be a good idea to associate reality checks with them. For example, if you always did an RC every time you see a cloud in your waking time, then there is a reasonable chance that you’ll do that RC in your dreams if you also see a cloud then. Associations like this can be very helpful when you start taking reality checks. "[/i]