Hi I am new to lucid dreaming. I stumbled on your site awhile back and have been considering LD for awhile as well. I've finally decided to get on the forums and read up a bit more on personal experiences.

I have a couple questions. Can LD help with self-improvement type issues (i.e. public speaking, motivation/inspiration). How long do I need to practice dream recall until I can continue on and work with dream signs? Until I can remember my dreams every morning when I wake up?

Thanks a lot, this is a great site. I love reading about some of this stuff!