Performance Review
I did not meet my targeted goals for the last week. I have just returned from the post office after mailing two outreach letters. But only one of those was directly targeted toward the proposal. So I count these two mailings as 1.5 outreach events.
I also sent out two emails but only one of those directly focused on the TBI Proposal. These two communications are therefore also being counted as 1.5 outreach events.
I intended to take two walks of two hours, or more. I only accomplished one of these and this had to be cut short for reasons I do not wish to explain.
Only one job review post was made: Golf Caddy. I have another job post in draft but I have grown skeptical of the worth of this undertaking, and its potential contribution to finding employment. One other observation: this activity has stirred up a great many vivid memories of my youth and I am surprised at the clarity of events from so long ago.
Comment & Rationale
I have a couple of posts in draft. These provide some in-depth insight into why I missed my targets. I believe there is value in my increased observation of my behaviour and capabilities. I think I benefit from this improved level of self-awareness.
Much of one day was devoted to having blood drawn for testing. Another two days were lost to an unexpected event that I would prefer not to discuss until I speak with Dr H later this week. Even then, I am not sure that I can adequately address the event.
In addition to the set goals, I also undertook some unscheduled tasks. I did a complete review of the the proposal web site and made a number of corrections and additions. These included the addition of a Resources page. With respect to errors, I note that the prior Goal Setting Summary incorrectly dates the past week as being from January 17th to 21st. This should really be February, not January. I am not going to correct this error as it is a relatively benign example of what I do on a constant basis. In the past I would be frustrated and angry at myself; I have become more accepting as haranguing myself over my constant failures achieves very little.
For the next period, I want to set goals that I know I can meet. So I am going to lower my targets.
Goal Setting Summary — February 24th to 28th
- 3 Outreach communications
- 1 Job Review Post
- 1 Extended walk of at least two hour duration