what is the easiest way to lucid dream?
The first step to achieving a lucid dream is to tune in to your dreams [1]. Keep a dream journal by your bed, and as soon as you wake up, write down everything you remember from your dream [1]. You can also download a dream journal app, such as Awoken, DreamKeeper, or Dream Journal Ultimate, which allow you to record your dreams [1]. Once you have recorded your dreams, you can review your journal regularly and look for any patterns [1]. Looking for recurring themes, symbols, and characters will help you to start recognizing when you're dreaming [1]. Performing reality checks can also help you to confirm whether you're awake or asleep [1]. You can do a reality check by getting your brain used to the idea of identifying whether you're dreaming or not [1].
The simplest way to lucid dream is to stay awake for around ten minutes after you fall asleep, reading random articles on lucid dreaming, and then go back to sleep [1]. While going to sleep, think about what you want to do in a lucid dream [1]. It's also useful to keep a dream journal next to your bed, and write down your dream immediately after waking up [2]. This will help you to remember more of your dreams, which is important for lucid dreaming [2]. You can also use reality checks throughout the day to determine whether or not you're dreaming [2]. For example, look around for a familiar object you recognize to see if it's in the correct place [2]. You may also want to repeat to yourself "I will know I'm dreaming" or a similar phrase until you drift out of consciousness [3]. This technique is known as Mnemonic Induction to Lucid Dreaming, or MILD [3].