When you have lucid dreams, it means that while you're dreaming, you have awareness that you are actually in the dream state. Only a few people are able to experience this frequently and have the ability to control the dream. If you have the desire to dream what you want, remember all your dreams, and the like, apply the lucid dreaming tips discussed below:
Lucid-dreams, also known as astral projection, enable you to 'fly', experience unique and exotic places, and many more. The Laws of Physics won't apply to you, there are no constraints that will bind you to this earth, etc. You'll be in a whole new world every time you have lucid dreams - one that is in your control.
One of the first steps you should perform that can aid you in astral travel is to keep a dream journal. Every time you wake up, list down everything you remember about what you've dreamt. Describe everything and be specific so you can teach your mind to remember dreams better. Remembering is an important step in lucid-dreaming; how can you control the dream if you don't even remember it?
To dream what you want, included in lucid dreaming tips is for you to set your alarm clock for about 4 hours, 5 hours, etc, after you've fallen asleep and then, when you wake from the alarm, remember everything you can about what you have dreamt, and then, go back to sleep once more. More often than not, you'll have lucid dreams, specifically dream what you've dreamt previously, thus, giving you control even while you're asleep.
There are also some other practices you should employ if you really wish to control the dream. First, you should listen to some music while you're in the sleepy state. Second, you should also try to take some naps daily. To dream what you want, you should also be more observant on your environment and surroundings. Increasing your consumption of hot foods or spicy foods is also believed to help in successful astral projection.
These are some of the must try lucid dreaming tips of people who are interested in astral travel or lucid-dreaming. Bear in mind too that if you yearn to have lucid dreams, you should believe in them and be mentally prepared for the process. There are some professionals, videos, and audios that you can also check out that will be able to encourage astral projection, in the event that you are not satisfied with the results from the techniques mentioned above.