Nov 02 2006
Self Evaluation
It’s that time of the year again…the dreaded Self Evaluation.
It’s one thing when I look deep-deep-deep inside and hope to see a nice chewy caramel center and instead find, well, a peach pit. Not fun. But this is a self-motivated self-evaluation. It’s not fun, but the benefits are great.
Speaking of benefits, in return for a health plan and 401(k) my employer requires me to fill out a yearly Self Evaluation form. Nnngggh.
Ms. Q doesn’t like forms.
Forms mean no consumption of red wine. Generally. I don’t bet on the horses, but my guess is that wine and racing forms may be a go.
In the interest of putting off the inevitable, I thought I’d apply the Self Evaluation form to my life. Some stuff has been changed to protect the innocent. That would be me.
Really.
ASSIGNMENTS: Briefly describe your assignments and the type and extent of your involvement.
1) Find A Boyfriend Summer Project: Performed analysis of existing online dating services. Developed witty and amusing profile. Intense focus on searching profiles and contacting possible matches. Obsessive checking of dating mailbox. Fully focused, totally involved.
2) Woke Up And Smelled The Depression: Upon realizing that I’d been sleepwalking the past couple of years, I started learning all I could about self-improvement, personal development and finding my purpose. Totally committed to effort, fully involved.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: What are your accomplishments this Review Period?
- Installed dimmer switch in bathroom
- Replaced the tires on my car
- Accepted, requested, and went on dates
- Realized that I was depressed and living an uninspired life
- Began writing
- Started meditating
Degree of Progress Against Last Review Period’s Goals and Development Needs. Did you:
Far Exceed Goals
Consistently Exceed Goals
Fully Meet Goals
Meet Most Goals
Unsatisfactory
Answer: All of the above, depending on the particular … goal.
Buying furniture: Unsatisfactory
Regular exercise: Fully Meet Goals
Anal-retentiveness:Consistently Exceed Goals
Wine drinking: Far Exceed Goals
Home maintenance: Meet Most Goals
Romance: Unsatisfactory
Self-acceptance: Meet Most Goals
Evidence of Progress: Provide supporting information for the evaluation noted above.
Dimmer switch: I am no longer treated to the harsh glare of reality first thing in the morning
Tires: Car is capable of driving on the freeway in the rain without hydroplaning
Dates: You’ll just have to trust me on this
Life: Feel much better now. Thanks for asking.
Goals: Describe goals for the next review period related to your personal and professional aspirations. These goals may be separate and distinct from engagement/assignment goals.
- Meditate daily
- Buy at least one piece of furniture
- Complete retirement plan
- Implement financial plan
- Improve on loving unconditionally
- Improve on non-judgment
- Install 2 more dimmer switches
- Have more fun
Self-evaluations are good. We all have something to improve and taking a good hard look at ourselves and looking for ways to improve can only help us be happier.
How has this year been for you?
Have you:
Far Exceeded your potential?
Consistently Exceeded your expectations?
Fully Meet your life head on?
Meet Most People without judgment?
Been unsatisfied with settling?
Wow. You say so much there.
I’d like to pitch my furniture finding services in return for more walks and talks. It would be good to have more help keeping the fog at bay!
So glad you woke up.
Hey, Jon – Yes, you ARE The Guy for finding modern furniture! More walks and more talks with you? Yes!