Hey there,

I'd consider the experiences you already had as positive. Although they're not yet the full blown lucid dreams that you may set out to have, they're definately a step up from regular dreams. So I'd take them as a clear sign that you're doing something right and getting closer to your goal.

On the topic of goals, it helps to have a goal in mind for when you do become lucid. If your only goal is 'to get lucid', you're liable to wake up the moment you reach that point. Instead, want to become lucid, and have a clear idea of what you're going to do in your lucid state. Like others already mentioned: grounding yourself is a great first goal. But have something for after that as well

-Redrivertears-