Guides

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Lucid dreaming guides

Guide 7 min read

Lucid dreaming for beginners: the simplest way to start

Forget complicated techniques. Start lucid dreaming by tracking two numbers daily and building a streak. The beginner's path that actually works.

Guide 8 min read

Why consistency matters more than technique for lucid dreaming

Streak psychology and habit science applied to lucid dreaming. Why 10 seconds of daily tracking beats 10 minutes of sporadic practice.

Guide 6 min read

Dream journals vs. dream tracking: why less is more

Dream journals kill consistency. A number-based tracking system captures what research says matters - recall frequency - without the friction.

Guide 7 min read

How to remember your dreams without a journal

Improve dream recall with a minimal approach. Why rating your dreams 0-5 captures what matters, practical tips for remembering more, and why you don't need paragraphs.

Guide 5 min read

The 10-second morning routine for lucid dreamers

What to do in the first 30 seconds after waking up. The minimal morning routine that builds dream recall and tracks what matters.

Guide 8 min read

Reality checks for lucid dreaming: the complete guide

What reality checks are, the 6 best techniques, how many per day, and common mistakes. The waking habit that triggers lucid dreams.

Guide 6 min read

How to start lucid dreaming again after you quit

Why you stopped lucid dreaming and how to come back. Common quit patterns, the restart that works, and why this time can be different.

Guide 6 min read

How long does it take to have your first lucid dream?

A realistic week-by-week timeline for beginners. What to expect at each stage, why week 2 feels like nothing's happening, and what the data says.

Guide 7 min read

The two fundamentals of lucid dreaming

Research points to two predictors of lucid dreaming frequency: dream recall and reality checks. Everything else builds on these.

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