Evaluation form

I need to stay aware that I tend to go "limitless" and that overdoing things is the real danger...

Below the usual cost-and-benefit analysis, to see if I maintain the balance I need. It is basically a recurring exercise, to remind me to stay mindful.

How I’m doing in general

• Am I aware, in touch with myself? Do I “feel” anything at all or do I just “go on”?
• A lot on my plate or too much? Adding without subtracting?
• Losing sight of limits? Try to do the impossible? At what cost?
• Enough sleep?
• Physical discomfort? Pain?
• Biting (nails, lips)? Scratching?
• Anxiety attacks? Alienation? Compulsive much? Explosive situations? Benders?

At home - family, household

• Planning (who-where-what): week structure set up? (= ANCHOR)
• Chores: is it clear who does what? Do we agree? Do I manage to do my part?
• Is it really clear to me what I need to do or do I struggle with what (I think) I am supposed to do?
• Do I communicate my plans/priorities/frustrations? (They’re not mind readers.)
• Enough face time with the kids/spouse or am I running the household like a military operation (only the practical, leaving out contact/emotions entirely)?
• Do I get along with the family or am I evasive, grumpy, complaining, irritated, (verbally) aggressive?
• Do I see other people (my family, other parents, friends …)? Because I have to help out? Socially? Do I manage? How do I feel about it? Avoiding people/confrontations?

At work

• Is it clear what I need to do?
• Do I manage to do the necessary/what I’m supposed to do?
• Motivational issues?
• As I set my priorities, do I stick to them?
• Procrastinate much? Context switch much? Avoiding much?
• Output ok?
• Pleased with my results? Any complaints?
• Do I communicate my plans/priorities/frustrations?
• Do I get along with the colleagues? Am I avoiding people/confrontations?

Me-time
("idle time", relaxation, hobbies, sports, read, tv, …)

• Enough things that do me good? Or overdoing it? (= adverse results)
• Do I manage to unwind at all?
• Feel much frustration about reduced sensitivity to reward?
• "Safe and controlled" kicks or risky business?
• Am I stressed in my me-time? What is the cause? Can I do anything about it?
• What are my (short term) hopes/plans? Are they realistic?

Medicine & food

• Do I take my meds?
• Do I take extra meds? Which/when/why?
• Much Red Bull?
• Do I overeat?
• Do I drink to smooth off the edges?