: Try to push your finger through the palm of your opposite hand. In a dream, it may pass through.
: Keep a notebook or use an app next to your bed and write down everything you remember as soon as you wake up. This improves "dream recall," making it easier to recognize patterns or "dreamsigns"—themes or objects that frequently appear in your dreams.
Building the foundation for lucid dreaming begins during your waking hours.
: Perform these 10–30 times a day to make them a habit that eventually carries over into your dreams. Common checks include: