You're doing autosuggestion, a trusted method for lucid dreaming. The act of writing it could further cement this. Good thinking.

The most important thing you can do at this stage is to keep it up. Don't fall away after a week or two of disappointment. Record dreams religiously as you have them. While the amount of sleep you get is important, nothing helps recall like a dream journal. If you haven't already, do regular reality checks.

Your first full, vivid lucid will have been worth twice any effort you might put into this venture. So, my only true advice is to keep trucking. Read as much as you can, both around here and from other sources. Keep experimenting and seeing what works best for you.

A wonderfully vague post I've made, but I hope it somehow helps. If you have any specific questions I'll try to give 'em a crack.