Take The Burnout Test

Burnout creeps up on us

Realising how close it is, can be a shock

The signs are exhaustion or a cynical detachment from work

Recovery from burnout is a slow process that requires us to make difficult choices

Take this test -it may be the wake up call you need

Tick each statement that applies to you

BODY

__ I don’t regularly get at least 6-7 hours of sleep, and I often wake up  feeling tired.

__ I frequently skip breakfast, or I settle for something that isn’t nutritious.

__ I don’t regularly work out as much as my doctor recommends (typically 3-4x/week).

__ I don’t take regular breaks during the day to move my body, or I often eat lunch at my desk (if I eat it at all).

EMOTIONS

__ I frequently find myself feeling irritable, impatient, or anxious at work.

__ I don’t have enough time with my family and loved ones, and when I’m with them,   I’m not always really with them.

__ I have too little time for the activities that I most deeply enjoy.

__ I don’t stop frequently enough to express my appreciation to others or to savor my accomplishments and blessings.

SPIRIT

__ I don’t spend enough time at work doing what I do best.

__ There are significant gaps between what I say is most important to me in my life and how I actually allocate my time and energy.

__ My decisions at work are more often influenced by external demands than by a strong, clear sense of my own purpose.

__ I don’t invest enough time and energy in making a positive difference to others or to the world.

MIND

__ I have difficulty focusing on one thing for extended periods of time.

__ I spend much of my day reacting to immediate crises and demands rather than focusing on activities with longer-term value and high leverage.

__ I don’t take enough time for reflection, strategizing, and creative thinking.

__ I work almost every weekend, and I almost never take work–free time off.

What did you score?…

0-3:  Burnout in the far distance

4-10  Burnout approaching if no action taken

11+:  Recovery needed