Running bad while chasing bonuses

[Billy Baroo]

I've been on a horrible run recently while chasing a bonus. The games have been very soft, but a combination of bad play and bad luck has caused me to lose a lot of money. It's occuring to me that nearly every time I run bad is when I'm whoring a bonus. I think the large number of hands, coupled with pending expiration dates, causes me to play when I'm tired, angry, or just don't feel like it. I'm thinking of giving up on bonuses altogether and just playing when I feel like it. I play for a living, so I have to put in a lot of hours, but I think I'd rather put in good hours without a bonus than bad hours with a bonus backing me up. Anyone else experienced this, or have any thoughts on the matter?