So, the last couple of mornings I have been having lucid dreams. In the dream, I wake up in my bed room and realize that I am dreaming, but the dream is already starting to fade. So what do I do? I try the focusing techniques that I have heard of on this and other forums. I start off by rubbing my hands. I then take a breathe of fresh air, try and take in the smells. The dream gets a little clearer, but still feels like its fading. So, what do I do next? I look out my window. I open the blinds, and then I stare directly at the sun. After this I'm positive I have stabilized the dream enough. So, I start to head out my bedroom door to begin my dream, and at that moment, I wake up.

This has been happening the last four times I've initiated a WILD. I keep trying different techniques. I even tried washing my hands and going to the bathroom! any tips? What Am I doing wrong?