Are you on the path to burnout?

Are you on the path to burnout?

Self Assessment
Instructions

Answer the following questions honestly based on how you’ve felt in the past month. Choose the response that most accurately describes your experience. At the end, calculate your score to see where you stand on the burnout scale.
Energised

A. I feel energised and motivated most daysB. I feel tired, but I push throughC. I feel drained and exhausted almost every day
Sleep patterns

A. I sleep well and wake up feeling restedB. I have trouble sleeping sometimes but can managerC. I have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep most nights, and I wake up feeling tired
Work life balance

A. I maintain a healthy balance between work and my personal lifeB. I feel overwhelmed but try to balance work and lifeC. I struggle to maintain work life balance; my work often takes over
Emotional resilience

A. I feel emotionally steady and handle stress wellB. I get easily irritated but manage to hold things togetherC. I feel emotionally drained and often overwhelmed by even small challenges
Concentration and focus

A. I stay focused and productive throughout the dayB. I find it hard to concentrate, but I get byC. I often lose focus and struggle to complete tasks
Physical symptoms

A. I feel physically healthy, with no major concernsB. I experience occasional headaches, muscle tension, or digestive issuesC. I regularly have physical symptoms like headaches, tension problems illness related to stress
Enjoyment at work

A. I find joy and satisfaction in my workB. I feel neutral about my work, sometimes enjoying it, sometimes notI no longer enjoy my work and dread going to work each day
Coping strategies

A. I use healthy strategies like exercise, meditation, or hobbiesB. I try to use healthy coping strategies, but sometimes I rely on less effective habits like overeating, scrolling social media, etcC. I often engage in unhealthy habits like overeating, procrastination, avoiding responsibilities, alcohol, etc
Sense of accomplishment

A. I feel a strong sense of accomplishment in both my personal and professional lifeB. I occasionally feel accomplished, but sometimes I feel like I'm not doing enoughC. I rarely feel a sense of accomplishment and often feel like I am falling
Social connections

A. I maintain meaningful relationships and regularly connect with friends and loved onesB. I try to reconnect with others, but sometimes I feel too busy or overwhelmed to maintain relationshipsC. I feel isolated and disconnected from friends and family, and I rarely make time for social connections
Scoring system
- A - 1 point
- B - 2 points
- C - 3 points
Results

10-16 points: balanced and energised

You are managing your stress levels and maintiang a a good balance between work and life. Keep nurturing yourself and prioritising self-care to stay on this healthy path.

17-23 points: Approaching burnout

You are showing signs of stress and fatigue, and it may be time to reassess your work life balance. Try implementing more intentional self-care practices and setting boundaries to prevent burnout.

24-30 points: On the path to burnout

You are likely experiencing high levels of stress and are at risk of burnout. It is crucial to take a step back and seek support. Prioritise rest, reconnect with your needs, and consider making changes to your routine or workload vto regain balance.

Reflection and next steps
- What patterns are you noticing in your responses?
- How can you better prioritise your wellbeing?
- What immediate changes can you make to reduce your stress?
If you find yourself in the `approaching burnout' or `on the path to burnout' range, it is time to take action. Consider making time for rest, saying no to unnecessary committments, seeking support from friends, family or a coach to realign with your goals and protect your wellbeing.
Thank you for taking the time to self assess where you are at in terms of stress and burnout.

If you scored higher than 16 points, help is avaialble to support you to manage your stress.

While we have the best intentions to engage in healthy coping strategies, quite often it is hard to maintain those habits. Soon we find ourselves falling back into old patterns.

If this is you, I would love to support you in your wellness journey.

Simply book a free 30 minute strategy session with me to find out how
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Are you on the path to burnout?

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