Returning member with a few questions about journaling

[GenghisKhan]

@Tyler Cross

As for your more simplified notes, how much were you able to remember of your dreams later on? I’m assuming you probably weren’t able to remember every single detail, but did you forget a few major or minor parts? Writing down notes and keeping them too short or summarized is what I’m worried about, as I like to write everything down in full as soon as I remember them. And, if I tried writing blindfolded, I’d end up scribbling all over my sheets with the pen I use (which i have done accidently)!

Usually when I wake up in the middle of the night, recalling a dream, I go through it quickly but thoroughly, then note key points and write those down. It usually is enough to remember quite some details in the morning. However, I do not aim at very high recall because I mostly WILD, so I recommend you taking also other members’ advise here…

@Tyler Cross

Your point about getting a ton of sleep makes perfect sense, though—I feel better overall when I’m able to sleep in on the weekends. Unfortunatly, I can only get that much sleep on weekends—and I’m still not sure whether I should keep waking up early then and going back to sleep. I like your WBTB idea, though—I also thought your post was interesting, but I’m not too sure I want to start with WILD just yet. Would getting up and then going back to sleep interrupt my schedule, or as you said just help induce more lucids? Also, when I go back to sleep, would you suggest that I perform MILD alongside it, or simply just fall back asleep after stopping my alarm?

WBTB can be used even outside of WILD.
In my experience, if after a good portion of my needed sleep (e.g. 6hrs) I put a period of wakefulness (e.g. 15-30 mins), the subsequent sleep (e.g. 1hr - 1h 1/2) would be lighter sleep with higher chance of attaining lucidity. Indeed adding MILD before going back to sleep can increase your chances
I am just sharing my experience here, I have no way to know what will work for you, everyone is different…

@Tyler Cross

As for the Lucidity Challenge, I’ve seen that! Are you referring to the LD4all quest or the other one (which I believe is on part 56)? While I’m not really trying any techniques just yet (but rather building up my recall and schedule), I might not be able to specifically accomplish a goal, but I might as well try! Motivation is probably the number one thing I’ve needed over the past few years, so participating in something like that would be awesome. Where can I find the rules (with information about it), and how do I sign up?

Thank you guys so much!

Both are good ! However, as a motivational factor the LD4All monthly quest (LINK) will work well once, while the Lucidity Challenge (LINK) will last more than a month with several tasks declared weekly. You can also declare your personal goal in there, as an additional motivational factor.
The topic explains everything, I am available for additional clarifications, but the rules are actually very simple: just dream, possibly get lucid, do tasks, fill DJ. I’ll take care of the rest