In the beginning I almost everytime use translocation during separation (and after each re-entering the phase).
Then I use almost every method I know. It strongly depends on the situation.
I used to intend for new locations when flying up through ceilings,but this doesn't seem to work too much lately. It seems like the phase becomes immune to certain methods of manipulation and one has to switch up on it alot,I guess like Michael said.
Spinning and going through doors has worked well in the past too. Going into mirrors on the other hand has never worked for me.I get like an electric shock or something from this!?!?
"The closer you get to the meaning;the sooner you'll know that you're dreaming" -Dio