How do y'all deal with shit days?

My first two times out, I made OKAY money. And I'm largely using this as a way to rehearse, as my neighbors don't like how loud my voice is -- which I totally get.

But, I'm also very much so looking to have this supplement my income somewhat. I'm a seasoned musician though with very little experience busking (about 5 times out?) but I guess I still take a hit, and get fairly confused when I go out for an hour, and only come back with less than 5 bucks.

My music is dramatic, dark, introspective folksy stuff with powerful vocals. That, and I do some looping stuff which I'm pretty good at making these nifty ambient spaces on guitar. So, I get that it's not for everyone. But yeah.. I don't get it. Have had days where so many people loved what I did, made good money, and others where people just could care less, and made almost nothing.

I guess I'm mostly just looking for a way to keep my head up about busking.

Cheers,

~S