The Schedule Method
I haven't seen a method like this or one with this name, but if there is one already out there, please let me know! I am going to use this to shift tonight, so I decided I would type it out for my fellow shifters too! This is a sleep method, by the way.
1. Prepare yourself for tomorrow in this reality.
Get ready for bed and do whatever you need to do here to be ready for this reality's tomorrow. Brush your teeth, lay out your outfit, pick up your room a little bit, whatever you want to do. This will reduce your stress about this reality and clear your mind. As humans, we worry about the future a lot, so let's get all that CR stuff ready so we can focus on your DR's tomorrow instead!
2. Get comfortable.
Once you're ready for bed, lay however you want and accept the fact that you don't need to be completely still. You're going to sleep, and sometimes you adjust while doing so. It's normal. Accept it.
3. Clear your mind to the best of your ability.
This obviously isn't going to be easy for some people, that's ok. Just take some deep breaths and do your best to let your thoughts flow by. Acknowledge them and move on.
4. Focus your mind on your DR and imagine that you're already there.
Think about where you'll wake up or where you'll be spending a lot of time. You don't have to visualize it, but you can. You could also just think about the place and how you feel sitting in that room or in that place.
5. Make a schedule for the day.
This part may require some visualizing, but you can tweak it if you're struggling with that. Essentially, imagine that you have a notebook and pen or a laptop (or whatever else you want or will frequently use in your DR) and plan your day in your DR. Write/type a to-do list, things you want/hope to do, people you want to see and talk to, feelings you will feel or think you'll feel, places you'll go, etc. Anything and everything you can think of. Write/type out the words, letter by letter. Focus on one, then move on to the next. If you run out of ideas, think about the next day or the rest of the week. (Note: it doesn't have to be in order!)
6. Fall asleep!
Continue your schedule until you fall asleep, or let your mind drift away on its own. Or whatever!
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I hope this helps! Feedback is much appreciated, I love hearing from people! I will try to remember to give an update tomorrow after I use this method tonight! If you need me, I'll be in my DR ;)
