Thank you for your detailed response.

I believe that the passion I have to want to become lucid is coming through when i say my mantra. I dont say it out loud, I repeat it in my head while visualizing the dream I wish to be taken on. I do have a sense of belief in my words though.

I think ultimately I knew this wasnt going to be a set in stone thing and am aware there is no time scale. I think I'm just looking for a bit of guidance on my method and technique. i.e dream recall mainly as mine is not very good. Do you have any suggestions?

I reality check all day currently, as i have an office job I sit and think about why I am checking and what would happen to my hand if I was dreaming. I then imagine what dreams I would like to have, literally to the point of day dreaming.

The memory of my intention in the morning is definitely something that I need to work on.

Also what are the relaxation methods that you use?