My current method, which seems to bare some fruit is to conciously change my focus at night.
How I prepare
This helps to not fall prey to tiredness when attempting to keep yourself from falling asleep to instead shift the nature of your reality.
- Make sure you don't eat something heavy / make sure your body isn't irritated
Again, helps to keep your focus steady on your goal.
- Wait til the quiet of the night
Removes distractions of the day and is everyone's self exploration time as naturally we do so through our dreams. Reflection time. The Universe and You.
What I do
- Lie down on my back
- Cover myself with a blanket
- Meditate, calming both mind & body
- Then, shift my focus of being (entering a sleep paralysis state)
Results
So far, for the handful of times I've done this correctly... I end up seeing lights in my room or things/beings. I have only dipped my feet on the shores of this ocean. As I go in, I usually go out soon after if not immediately after.