I have days when I think, ‘What on earth am I doing?’ Because there’s no security in this job, but since my professional career gave me a nervous breakdown about 11 years ago, I’ve just stayed with it.

I remind myself that even one hour’s booking is more than minimum wage and I keep myself in check.

Agreed that this job is demanding on every level. I feel it more on a physical level now, where I get tired more easily. I still love the fact that I get to keep my own hours and have complete freedom though.

I’m very strict with screening and the way I stay sane, is not to allow anyone I don’t wasn’t to, into my personal space. This really works for me and I’m still busy without compromising my sanity.

I never react to clients’ stupid texts etc, I just block and ignore.

I offer a lot of different services so the variety helps too.

I will be working for as long as my health lets me. I’d just sit around doing bugger all otherwise.

The state pension isn’t going to cut it and with a family to raise, savings have been thin on the ground! Im planning on turning that around.

I tour and enjoy it and in the main, my clients are really lovely. I get the odd one I don’t gel with but I still love the job. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be able to do it.

Also, I keep a positive mindset. This really helps. If things are not going the way I want them to, I just remind myself it is one day and it will be a new one soon.

Have you thought of changing up what you offer, LB?