Staying asleep during a lucid dream can be challenging as the excitement or awareness of being in a dream can sometimes wake you up. To increase the chances of staying asleep, it is important to practice dream stabilization techniques. These include engaging your senses within the dream, such as touching objects or rubbing your hands together, spinning in the dream, or focusing on the details of the dream environment. Additionally, maintaining a calm and relaxed mindset can help prolong the duration of the lucid dream.