Sometimes emotions are too big and problems are too much and in an effort to protect ourselves we begin to just... shut... down... When this happens we may find ourselves feeling numb or detached from the people around us and we may even begin to wonder if things will ever get better.
This can and will change, the first step is to show up (kudos to you!) and really understand what to look for.
This can and will change, the first step is to show up (kudos to you!) and really understand what to look for.
Are you at risk for burnout?
Perhaps you have noticed that you feel agitated or angry all the time. Maybe you find yourself snapping at your partner, kids or friends? Or maybe you just feel numb around the clock .
Whatever you are feeling, this quiz will help you assess whether Burnout is a factor in your life.
Whatever you are feeling, this quiz will help you assess whether Burnout is a factor in your life.
1. Are you tired and lacking energy to go to work in the morning?
☐Yes ☐No
2.Do you feel physically drained, like your batteries are dead?
☐Yes ☐No
3.Is your thinking process sluggish or your concentration impaired?
☐Yes ☐No
4.Do you struggle to think over complex matters or problems at work?
☐Yes ☐No
5. Do you feel emotionally detached from co-workers (or Clients) and unable to be sensitive to their needs?
☐Yes ☐No
6. Do you find yourself impatient and snapping at others easily?
☐Yes ☐No
7. Are you often experiencing negative physical symptoms like headache, backaches, or digestion issues?
☐Yes ☐No
8. Do you find it impossible to sleep most days in spite of your fatigue as you tune out the mental chatter?
☐Yes ☐No
9. Are you easily stressed out, even over little things that never used to bother you?
☐Yes ☐No
10. Do you have zero patience in areas in your life where you used to have lots?
☐Yes ☐No
☐Yes ☐No
2.Do you feel physically drained, like your batteries are dead?
☐Yes ☐No
3.Is your thinking process sluggish or your concentration impaired?
☐Yes ☐No
4.Do you struggle to think over complex matters or problems at work?
☐Yes ☐No
5. Do you feel emotionally detached from co-workers (or Clients) and unable to be sensitive to their needs?
☐Yes ☐No
6. Do you find yourself impatient and snapping at others easily?
☐Yes ☐No
7. Are you often experiencing negative physical symptoms like headache, backaches, or digestion issues?
☐Yes ☐No
8. Do you find it impossible to sleep most days in spite of your fatigue as you tune out the mental chatter?
☐Yes ☐No
9. Are you easily stressed out, even over little things that never used to bother you?
☐Yes ☐No
10. Do you have zero patience in areas in your life where you used to have lots?
☐Yes ☐No
If you answered at least 5 of the questions Yes, then you are at risk of burnout
You have just completed step 1 of the journey back, Congratulations