Breakthrough workouts?

Thanks - I guess I understand that not every other workout I will be getting an FTP bump, but I would just like some quantifiable value to measure my progress (for motivation) - perhaps I should watch at the HR drift or HRV for the same workout across weeks? I assume with similar power, and assuming that I am actually making progress, I should be able to complete the same workout at same power with lower HR or at least less of an HR drift, right?