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dazmond

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increasing motivation during cold spells
« on: January 17, 2012, 09:16:19 am »
just thought id give you my take on it.

when its freezing and frosty like today i start around 10am and finish at 3-330pm.i dont earn as much but i tick over at a steady pace!still eating into my workload.

2 flasks.one with hot tea and one with hot water(in case jets freeze).gloves with disposable liners.goretex boots,jacket and fleece.

i find by not putting too much pressure on myself to get through my work im actually more productive!avoiding burnout and generally very little stress.

leaving an oil filled radiator in back of van so its nice and toasty in the morning also helps!

is that the time?better get off to work!!

any other tips from you other guys? ;D ;D


best wishes to you all


regards


dazmond
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carl stanton

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2012, 09:40:57 am »
try not to read the posts 'this is how much i earn a day' then see how much i earn  ;D

good warm brekie, porridge 

i am trad mostly, i have x amount of wool gloves and put xl nitrile gloves change as needed
to keep my hands toastie

alas my ipod is busted, music helps for me

think it is frosty so it is not raining, most likely

enjoy the winter scene, the great sunset as i drive home to a cosy fire
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Smudgeoff Cleaning Services

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2012, 09:42:51 am »
Dazmond, I have a question for you. I have put an oil filled rad in my van over night.

How long will I get once left the house before water starts to freeze in pump etc?

Thanks daz
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carl stanton

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2012, 09:45:25 am »
and thanks for the thoughts!!

makes me feel all gushy inside! lol

and makes me want to stay here on the forum in stead of going out to work! lol

no but thanks  :D

oh and go out with a smile, if you smile people will smile then that makes you smile (well mostly)
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Roy Cauldery

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2012, 09:49:47 am »
Great advice Dazmond!
Just keep nibbling away at the workload during winter months and its spring before you know it and time for a push on new customers
And all the time the weather is holding up ok,its just good to be out in the sunshine.Cant think of anything I would rather be doing

Regards

Roy Cauldery ;D ;D
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Roy Cauldery

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2012, 10:01:43 am »
Heres some more motivation!!

My 5000 new leaflets have just arrived  woo hoo ;D

Its a sunny day, no excuses..... Lets go canvassing 8) 8)

Good luck every one

Roy Cauldery

www.phoenixecs.co.uk

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carl stanton

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2012, 10:07:07 am »
well done roy,

have a good day, look forward to hearing about it

and here is another, warm me boots up with the wife's hair dryer! (cos it ain't no use on me shiny bonce)
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sean84

Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2012, 10:17:18 am »
Quote from: Roy Cauldery on January 17, 2012, 10:01:43 am
Heres some more motivation!!

My 5000 new leaflets have just arrived  woo hoo ;D

Its a sunny day, no excuses..... Lets go canvassing 8) 8)

Good luck every one

Roy Cauldery

www.phoenixecs.co.uk



Good luck  8)
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Roy Cauldery

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2012, 10:17:33 am »
Do you use her tights as well or should that be another topic?? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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carl stanton

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2012, 10:23:14 am »
Quote from: Roy Cauldery on January 17, 2012, 10:17:33 am
Do you use her tights as well or should that be another topic?? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

nope what a thing to say!!!!!!

my legs are to muscled and snag before they get over my ankle

and i only wear her dresses at the weekend!
 
it was just the once in the week, and that is in the past now!!!
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Roy Cauldery

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2012, 10:26:25 am »
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Small but perfectley formed

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2012, 04:07:18 pm »
Put IPA in your water then whats left drink it. :o ::)
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Dane

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2012, 04:14:40 pm »
music definatley gets me through the day  ;D plenty of layers help too
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carl stanton

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2012, 04:29:14 pm »
and the odd cup of tea/coffee form customers
properly brewed mind!
just the two cups today
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Roy Cauldery

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2012, 04:49:17 pm »
just got back in - the cold and dark finally did from me

2 x new customers,2 x phonebacks in 2 days after speaking to partners etc.. and 1 new one from one of my guys ;D

Thats all the motivation  I need :) :)

More again tomorrow

Roy
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carl stanton

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #15 on: January 17, 2012, 04:53:29 pm »
pats Roy on the back.

 i have picked up a few this week, and i think if i had not gone out a bit later than normal i might not have picked up them new ones!  so well done me for having that extra coffee  ;D lol
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g.brookes

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #16 on: January 17, 2012, 04:57:24 pm »
not too sure what the problem with the weather was today?  south manchester it didnt get below -1/-2.  worked 7 till 4 and no problems with freezing either trad or wfp.
i just keep telling myself it was about 10 degrees colder last year and i managed that so just carry on
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Dane

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #17 on: January 17, 2012, 05:37:53 pm »
Quote from: g.brookes on January 17, 2012, 04:57:24 pm
not too sure what the problem with the weather was today?  south manchester it didnt get below -1/-2.  worked 7 till 4 and no problems with freezing either trad or wfp.
i just keep telling myself it was about 10 degrees colder last year and i managed that so just carry on

This is my first winter on the job and remember what it was like last year with the snow, i bet it was horrible trying to work in it..

well done roy   :)
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windowswashed

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #18 on: January 17, 2012, 06:19:03 pm »
keep moving to keep warm......simple (thats my motivation) tend to sweat by about 10am and need to shed a layer of clothing as too warm ;D
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dazmond

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Re: increasing motivation during cold spells
« Reply #19 on: January 17, 2012, 06:19:47 pm »
managed 10am-4pm with half hour for dinner.frost and ice on the ground all morning but no freeze ups!! ;D ;D ;D

i couldnt imagine cleaning trad only now.wfp is just so damn handy!!seen a builder climbing on a frosted sloping roof today to fix a tile.i cringed!!glad i dont have to do that anymore!! :D :D :D


regards


dazmond
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