Welcome to DreamViews! I still remember the excitement I felt when I first learned about lucid dreaming as well. Its very good practice to keep a dream journal and make sure that when you perform your RCs (reality checks), that you aren't just going through the motions. Take a moment to look around at your environment and truly question whether you are dreaming. Imagine that everything you see is actually just a dream. Then perform a reality check and see if you actually are dreaming. Stay confident, don't get discouraged, and expect success! Good luck to you and if you have any further questions, don't hesitate to ask!