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Fresh batch of observations!

In a DEILD chain this morning, I discovered a trick that sort of coincides with the one I posted above. When you look in any mirror, say "My name is <name>" in an firm tone of voice. This helps not only to stabilize the dream and prolong it, but also increasses visual clarity and can make your surroundings "focus" when they get blurry. In the handful of times I was able to try it this morning, I also found that it helped me bring my waking-life awareness into the dream, something I've been working pretty hard to improve. For instance, when I spoke my own name, I remembered the things I had been wanting to do the next time I got lucid, as well as operating more on common sense and less on "dream logic". Another variation I used was "My name is ZAD and I am lucid!" which worked well too. This also helped me disengage from DCs who wanted to distract me and wake me up. Another thing I noticed was that when I used this trick, the picture of me wasn't all distorted and strange in the mirror (almost every other time there's been at least a few really weird aspects to my face, for instance once my nose was concave). Had a much clearer and lengthier batch of dreams than I'm used to because of it, would recommend!

Another mirror related thing I tried was making rearview/side mirrors by summoning two hand-mirrors and having them levitate in front of me on either side. This worked and they followed me around, but they weren't always reliable -- at one point they just disappeared.

And my final observation for the day is WBTC, or Wake Back To Couch. It helps to return to an unfamiliar location during WBTB, such as a guest bedroom or a couch. I've noticed this the past few weekends.
This sounds very useful and cool to do! Great post ZAD. I plan on trying this task soon.