Ive always had a daily £ target, generally i put enough on the worksheet to mean i would be finished around 2pm if i went hell for leather....but thinking about it i found having that money target to be a stress in itself, like i couldnt go home before i hit the target (so working long after i was totally fed up resulting in stress, frustration and anger) or i would go home early and then feel guilty about not hitting the target again stressing me out. It made me rush around like a madman having only a very short break trying to get the target done....but i realise the harder i push myself to a money target each week only results in me feeling totally fed up with the job...
What ive been doing this last couple weeks is just having a time goal, so i start at 8 and work till 2, i dont worry how much money that results in which has made me relax a bit more and made it (i wont say more enjoyable) more bearable.
The magic thing is ive earned the same if not more, ive even worked friday last week and will be tomorrow, i dont feel as burnt out or stressed.... the numbers take care of themselves by simply putting the time in.
Rather than looking at the sheet thinking, ive got to do another 6 houses or another 100 quid before i can go home i just think ah only a couple of hours to do. Once its 2pm i clock out and go home, whatever is left gets done the next day or maybe if im feeling good i would go knock out a few more jobs but either way it isnt as stressfull.
