Hello Mike! Welcome to DV (though I am most probably newer than you).

Of course, there is always hope!! Some people will even take years and years of effort and patience to achieve lucidity, I hope that doesn't demotivate you. I applaud you so much for keeping at it for a whole year, as many people give up so easily once they get frustrated.

Please know that all your attempts have not gone to waste! Every attempt and every reality check is contributing greatly, even though it may seem like it's not. Perhaps it just takes a bit longer for your subconscious to register what you are trying to do? In any case, I really really REALLY hope you don't give up, as lucid dremaing is such a wonderful experience and really worth looking into! Isn't it even amazing enough when you recall your dreams the next day and realize you lived in an entirely magical world whilst asleep?

Btw, how long do you usually try out a certain method? Maybe a tad bit more practice on awareness? Reality checks can only do so much, but ultimately it is awareness that kicks you in the face and tells your gut that it's a dream. Or maybe you've done that already as well?

If you're interested, Dream Views Academy offers free online classes, where you can make an online workbook to track your progress down to the last detail (which you're willing to share ofc). Not only do the classes help you find your way, but just joining it and constantly discussing things on there gives you that extra sliver of motivation, as opposed to doing everything by yourself and hoping for the best. You can also consistently get feedback from more experienced dreamers, as well as give feedback to other students. Link: Current Courses

Sorry for the long post, haha. Never give up! Good luck and happy dreaming