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Evaluation: Or How I Use My Time
Under the heading of: “If you can’t say something nice…” I just deleted a comment/critique of a divination tool a friend had posted.
I think the concept for the tool is super cool. I think the execution is too general, pedantic, and tells you *exactly* what you already know (or should already know, like, “you are not happy when people treat you like crap” [this last was paraphrased]). Everyone else in the thread was thrilled with what they got and said so in their comments. I found it only somewhat accurate and not terribly useful.
But, a critique, in that way, was not requested, and so I removed my comment. I wasn’t asked to review the product. So, why did I feel the need to give my honest response? And more importantly, why did I click on it to begin with?
I’m a natural evaluator and have done that work many times. So, I tend to look at most anything new with an evaluator’s eye. I also do readings and so cool new tools spark my interest. Those explain why I clicked and why I evaluated in my head. But the question remains, why did I feel the need to write my thoughts down and post them in a comment?
Perhaps, that was this tool’s use for me. I sparked my own thinking about how I use my time.
I believe this is about awareness, evaluation, and vigilance. If I remain aware about where my time is going, I can evaluate my activities and thoughts in the present moment. If I am on task towards my ultimate goals,* I am good to go. If I am not, I must remain vigilant of activities that waste my time and correct my course in the moment.
How about you? How do you maintain your course towards your ultimate goal? Do you set up reminders? Do have an easy or tough time with staying focused?
*More on Ultimate Goal coming soon.