Thread: someone else can't focus when trying techniques and still managed to get lucid?

i have this problem for quite a few years now, no matter what.

i can't focus on any technique, especially MILD and WILD

because i either focus on a mantra, intention of getting lucid (visualizing a LD)

or anchoring, or i focus on sleeping.

Anyone else has this problem and still managed to get lucid somehow?

what technique you used or what did it work for you?

the only LDs that i had were DILDs which doesn't require me to

focus my attention on visualizing a dream or an intention when im trying to sleep.

but tbh DILD is rather exhausting and i've tried to build a habit for it and i failed.

I really wanted to have success with the other techniques but i also have this focusing problem.

what should i do?

Are you able to intentionally incubate a non-lucid dream where you notice your body? How about one where you notice your arm, or your hand, or your finger, or your fingernail, or the fingernail of the pinkie finger of your right hand? I imagine that if we intentionally incubated a dream where we noticed the tip of the fingernail of the pinkie finger of our right hand, we would have a good chance of becoming lucid during that dream. Maybe we could work on being able to intentionally incubate a non-lucid dream about noticing more a specific part of our body to increase our chance of lucidity.

Focus on Relaxation First (Hybrid Approach)
Why It Helps: If focusing on a specific technique is stressful, it might be beneficial to prioritize relaxation. Start with relaxation techniques like progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, or body scanning to ease your mind and body.
How to Implement: Once you're deeply relaxed, you can gently introduce your intention to lucid dream without forcing it. For example, while relaxing, you might think, "I'm aware that I'm dreaming," but without putting too much pressure on maintaining this thought.

It's common for people to struggle with focusing on specific techniques, especially when trying to achieve lucid dreams. The mind can wander, and thoughts can race, making it difficult to maintain a consistent focus. Oh special tips for MILD: you can set a reminder throughout the day to ask yourself "Am I dreaming?" and try to visual yourself having a lucid dream. Hope this helps!