Why? because for the past month ½ I've been attempting lucid dreaming, before I go to bed at night, and by using the WILD technique by waking up 5-8 hours after I have fallen asleep. The deal is, with this WILD technique, I can do it before I hit the sack for the night...but, after waking up 5-8 hours later, then trying to hit sleep paralysis, and what not..I can't do that. I usually fall asleep. I need tips to go to the next plateau..
Tips to keep myself barely awake, so I can experience true Lucid Dreaming.

With this practice though, I've gained the ability to remember my dreams vividly. More than I could before I started this goal of mine.

Again, could someone give me tips on how to stay awake after waking up for the WILD technique?

OR

Tell me what I'm doing wrong?
Thanks!