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Well that wasn’t the best idea I ever had

It’s been a little over a week since I set my goal to make $3,000 in a month by writing. So I should be at $750. I am not. I don’t even want to add up what I’m at. The pressure of having such a lofty goal has actually meant that I’m more stressed out, which means I sleep less, which means I’m less productive.

I am making less with this goal then I do when I just work as much as I am able. I need to find some inspiration to write, like going to Circuit City and getting a cute mouse pad or something. I’ve been having problems with my editors and it’s taken a shot at my self esteem. I’ve just totally had a melt down where the fatigue/stress/anxiety is so bad that I can’t really work. I really need to get back on track within the next few days.

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6 Responses to “Well that wasn’t the best idea I ever had”

  1. Mike (0 comments.) Says:
    July 27th, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    I think me and you are having the same type of week.

    I just saw an app similar to the one that I have been working on for the past two months get released by another company this weekend. Today, I heard the guy on the radio station.

    Bummer.

    Keep your head up!

  2. Back Pain Orange County (1 comments.) Says:
    July 29th, 2009 at 7:09 am

    That takes the cake for bad weeks at work. I had some trouble at work as well. I’ve been late everyday for work and my boss is pissed off.
    Monday: Overslept
    Tuesday: Bike conked
    Wednesday: Got pulled over by cops
    Dunno what is gonna happen next…
    Sigh…

  3. myfibro (5 comments.) Says:
    July 30th, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    I believe realistic accomplishable goals is the best for fmers.Stress is our worst enemy,we shouldnt trigger it and strech our limits!

  4. Acai (1 comments.) Says:
    August 4th, 2009 at 2:15 pm

    What I find that helps is to just do what you can do. I find I make more by not tracking my efforts all the time.

  5. Home Worker (15 comments.) Says:
    August 7th, 2009 at 10:05 am

    Don’t be so hard on yourself for not making your targets! Personally I find I perform better without such rigid goals. I often set smaller targets, like finishing an article by a certain time or something, but I try to steer clear of monetary targets as these can often be out of your control…

  6. Acai berry (1 comments.) Says:
    October 2nd, 2009 at 7:12 pm

    Keep working at it. Even if you don’t hit your goal don’t get discouraged. Set a new goal and keep at it.

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