Just reading some of the comments, a word of warning from someone who didnt listen to the advise I am about to give.
TAKE A BREAK.
Before my tree change (becoming a lawny), I was in a much higher paid corporate position, working umpteen hours a week, not seeing the kids, etc, etc. Until eventually it had serious impacts on my health, life and marriage (although getting rid of her was the best thing ever)
Did my tree change, and almost started going down the same track, until some personal issues with close friends and family, and I saw the light and slowed down, and decided that a few extra dollars werent worth the health issues, etc, etc.
I am now at the point where I have a nice round, just bring on new clients as properties sell, so basically just replacement clients, will pick up the odd one off job to fill in gaps in the diary. Or if I am sick of a PITA find a replacement and dump the PITA, or even dump the PITA first.
I will happily tell a new potential client, that I am to busy if it means I am going to again work ridiculous hours ,
What am I saying, Dont take on the extra client just for the dollars or becuase they rang you and you have to, or because you dont want the Jims guy down the road grabbing them. Take your breaks. work what you consider reasonable hours, dont bust a gut. Your health and wellbeing is worth more to you and your family than a couple of extra dollars.
Ok lecture over, shoot me.