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AUTOSUGGESTION
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Rated green.
This technique has been successful in
scientific research and/or is part of a
commercial book about lucid dreaming. |
This technique describes how to use
autosuggestion to have lucid dreams. It
can be especially effective for people who are
highly susceptible to hypnosis, but for most
people, MILD will probably be more effective.
As you're falling asleep, suggest to yourself
that you will have a lucid dream either that
night or in the near future. You can use a
mantra (such as “I will recognize that I'm
dreaming.”) if you want, but make sure you don't
try too hard to get a lucid dream. Instead of
putting intentional effort into the suggestion,
try to genuinely expect to have a lucid dream.
Let yourself think expectantly about the lucid
dream you're about to have, but be patient if
you don't get one right away.
You could also use autosuggestion to improve
dream recall. Just use the technique as
described above, but instead of suggesting that
you'll have a lucid dream, suggest that you'll
remember your dreams when you wake up. You could
also use a mantra with this, such as “When I
wake up, I will remember what I dreamt.” Just be
careful not to put too much intentional effort
into the mantra — try to genuinely expect to
remember your dreams instead.
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