How To Remain Focus During The Cycles

Last night I tried SSILD after I woke up from my alarm and used the bathroom. When I did the cycles, I had a really hard time focusing on my senses, especially touch and my mind wandered a lot. I was wondering, how does one remain focused?

I do the cycles and then fall asleep, like the tutorial says

I don't try to sleep during the cycles. Only after like the guide says. My issue is during the cycles, I have trouble focusing on my senses, any pointers?

Btw, what should you do if you wake up and you are so tired? Last night, I did that and was so tired that I tried to rush through SSILD and it didn't work

Thanks but I was wondering, how should one wake themselves up?

One should stay up for like 5 mins correct?