Burnout vs. Tired Test
Take it Friday afternoon. Take it again Monday morning.
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Take it on a Friday afternoon, then again on Monday morning after the weekend. Be honest. Nobody else needs to see your answers.
The rest check
FriMon
After a full weekend or a day off, did I feel noticeably better?
Do I dread work on my days off, not just on workdays?
Has a vacation stopped helping, or worn off within a day or two?
The three signs
FriMon
Exhausted: I feel drained most days, even when I sleep.
Distant: I feel cynical, numb, or detached from clients or coworkers I used to enjoy.
Ineffective: I feel like I am not good at this anymore.
How many of the three signs did I answer Yes? Fri: 0 of 3 Mon: 0 of 3
What my answers mean
- Mostly better after rest, and none or one of the three signs: likely tired. Protect your rest and watch for patterns.
- Little change after rest, and two or three signs: likely burned out. Talk to someone this week and start Chapter 9.
- Feeling hopeless or unsafe: talk with someone today. Chapter 7 has the resources.
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From Words Worth Speaking by Jessica Pierce. Free to copy and share with your team and the people you serve.