Hey guys, I'm looking for some inspiration.

I started tring to LD back in June last year. In July I had my first LD- very brief, only about 10 seconds long, but I know what it all means now!

Then about a month later I had another 2 LDs, again very short. Every time I was shocked awake by how amazing it was.

BUT, since then I just can't get it.

I took some time out thinking maybe I was trying too hard, and stopped doing my DJ and didin't try, but my dream recall just worsened.

I've tried WBTB and WILD, but just end up staying awake for ages and then falling asleep.

Then more recently I've tried going back to increasing my day time awareness and doing a different RC (checking all signs and text during the day).

About a week ago I had a very vivid dream where I could see a notice board which had my name on it, and I very clearly thought "that text is all wrong", but didn't quite become lucid.
However I knew I was close.

I've been doing my DJ again, and usually remember at least one dream every night, sometimes 2 or 3, although I do struggle to remember the early ones as I don't write them down immediately, just in the morning. My dreams are usually quite vivid.

Maybe I'm just not being disciplined enough?

I do struggle to get enough sleep I suspect - usually in the week I am going to bed at 10:30 - 11:00 and waking at 06:00, except I often wake for a short period at between 03:00-04:00 immediately after a dream. That's when I try a WBTB but maybe the REM period has passed and that's why I fail?

Any other tips?

I'm staying positive, and trying not to get too frustrated, especially after the near awareness of the wrong text last week, but really would like to progress!

Thanks in advance.