Check Your Level of Burnout

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Quiz Questions

1.
We all get tired after a long day. How would you describe your energy levels?
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- A.
  Morning, afternoon, and night person right here! Woohoo!
- B.
  I’m pretty exhausted at the end of the day, but still able to make dinner and hold a conversation
- C.
  I have been ready to go back to bed all day.
2.
What is your workload like?
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- A.
  Dude. Bring. It. On. I’ve got plenty of energy and plenty of time.
- B.
  Some days it’s more than I can handle, but some days it’s a piece of (chocolate) cake.
- C.
  If my job was a body of water, I would have drowned by now.
3.
How do you feel about your work performance?
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- A.
  When are The Oscars? I will definitely win one!
- B.
  Look, there have been challenges and mistakes, but overall I feel like I’m effective and wouldn’t fire myself.
- C.
  Who cares?!? I’m exhausted and hate my job. (But don’t tell anyone…)
4.
You have a box full of LEGO. Do you:
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- A.
  Dive right in and build the coolest thing ever!
- B.
  Mess around with the pieces a bit, but give up after a while. You’ve got stuff to do.
- C.
  I don’t have time for petty distractions like this.
5.
How do you like to spend your free time on the weekends?
- A.
  Friday nights I usually Netflix and chill with my friends, Saturday I go shopping and then to the clubs to dance, and Sunday I work on my hobby.
- B.
  TV and take-out food. I’m wiped out. I use my weekends to recover from work so I am ready to start over again on Monday.
- C.
  What’s a weekend? I work seven days a week.
6.
What keeps you up at night?
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- A.
  The occasional ghost.
- B.
  I sleep okay. Maybe once or twice a week, a problem that I’m worried about keeps me up.
- C.
  Everything. I worry about everything – work, kids, money, what I’m going to eat for lunch every day.
7.
How would you describe your work-life balance?
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- A.
  I’m busy, but I still make time for what is most important to me – family, friends, and Game of Thrones.
- B.
  I wish I had more time for more fun. By the time I finish work and spend time with my family, I am wiped out.
- C.
  There is no such thing.
8.
How do you relax?
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- A.
  Chill is my middle name. I make time every day to relax and wind down. Usually with a glass of wine and a book, or mess around with my hobby.
- B.
  I watch TV or scroll through social media to judge my family, friends, and colleagues.
- C.
  I just go straight to bed. Screw it.
9.
What do you do to celebrate a special occasion? Do you:
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- A.
  My friends better get babysitters! I am having a huge party, inviting everyone I know, and dancing my buns off!
- B.
  I might treat myself to something, but I don’t make a big deal out of it.
- C.
  I’m so busy working, I always forget my own birthday.
10.
How do you manage your stress?
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- A.
  I exercise at least 3 times a week.
- B.
  I lock myself in my bathroom and scroll social media on the toilet or soaking in a bath.
- C.
  I drink a glass of wine/eat ice cream/some other treat at the end of the day to calm down.
- D.
  I call a friend or talk to my partner.
- E.
  I scream into the void.
- F.
  None of the above.
11.
Is concentrating or focusing a problem?
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- A.
  Nope. I lose track of time when I’m working.
- B.
  Sometimes I have trouble getting started and I’ll get distracted by an online sale at Lululemon or celebrity gossip.
- C.
  Always. Tasks take twice as long as they should.
12.
What do you think is keeping you from recovering from burnout?
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- A.
  It takes too much time.
- B.
  It's too hard and overwhelming.
- C.
  It's too expensive to hire a coach or take an online course.
- D.
  I have tried some things to recover, but nothing worked.
- E.
  I don't think it's possible to recover from burnout.
- F.
  None of the above.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
What Time Is Happy Hour? (No or Few Signs of Burnout)
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Good news! You are not on a path to burning out. Phew!You have a few signs of stress, but overall you are handling life's craziness well and have a handle on stress management. (You could teach all of us a thing or two...) Burnout is only one of the may ways that stress can manifest in our body, so keep your eyes open for how you process stress. The textbook definition of burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that is caused by excessive and prolonged stress – typically in a workplace setting. It occurs when you feel: Overwhelmed Emotionally drained Unable to meet constant demands People who are genuinely burned out often describe: Extreme exhaustion and depletion of energy A cynical and irritable attitude toward work Feelings of helplessness, an inability to do and focus on work, and low morale Inability to make decisions – simple or complicated My definition of burnout is similar to the textbook definition, but I add in continued feelings of fear, related to work or not completing work. As well as, feeling trapped in your job. Be sure to maintain a plan to prevent burnout by taking some time off from your job, have dessert, and tell a funny joke. Don't ya know laughter is the best medicine?What to do next: Join my community to keep burnout away, tips for time and energy management, learning to create and enforce boundaries. Check out my online course, Stop Being A Doormat, or book, Stop Being A Doormat (Amazon) to improve your boundaries. Subscribe to my YouTube channel or Pinterest.
2.
Do You Smell Smoke? (Moderate Level of Burnout)
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Not ringing any alarm bells yet, but you are showing signs of burnout, fatigue, and overwhelm. It's definitely time to take some action. The textbook definition of burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that is caused by excessive and prolonged stress – typically in a workplace setting. It occurs when you feel: Overwhelmed Emotionally drained Unable to meet constant demands People who are genuinely burned out often describe: Extreme exhaustion and depletion of energy A cynical and irritable attitude toward work Feelings of helplessness, an inability to do and focus on work, and low morale Inability to make decisions – simple or complicated My definition of burnout is similar to the textbook definition, but I add in continued feelings of fear, related to work or not completing work. What should you do? You need to take the time to figure out what is burning you out. Is it your job? A relationship? Or, poor stress management habits? Perhaps it's time to take some time off, get rid of an annoying and frustration customer, or incorporate a healthier diet and exercise. (You don't have to completely give up the ice cream - just eat less of it.) Don't worry! I'm here for you. There are plenty of ways even you can improve your burnout score. What to do next: You aren’t alone! Join my community to keep burnout away, tips for time and energy management, learning to create and enforce boundaries. Subscribe to my YouTube channel or Pinterest. Check out my online courses, The Burnout Recovery Method and Stop Being A Doormat.
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The Roof Is On FIRE!
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The roof is on fire!You, friend, are burned out.Your body and mind are under significant stress. When you are completely fried, you have to stop. You need to spend some time finding the root of your burnout so that you can begin to heal. The textbook definition of burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that is caused by excessive and prolonged stress – typically in a workplace setting. It occurs when you feel: Overwhelmed Emotionally drained Unable to meet constant demands People who are genuinely burned out often describe: Extreme exhaustion and depletion of energy A cynical and irritable attitude toward work Feelings of helplessness, an inability to do and focus on work, and low morale Inability to make decisions – simple or complicated My definition of burnout is similar to the textbook definition, but I add in continued feelings of fear, related to work or not completing work. If it were as simple as taking a vacation, then recovering from burnout would be easy. But a vacation isn't going to cut it when you are deep into burnout. It is going to take a combination of solutions, unique to you, to heal. It's time to make some tough choices if you can't find a way to continue what you are doing in a healthier environment. Don't worry! I'm here for you. There are plenty of ways even you can improve your burnout score: What to do next: You aren’t alone! Join my community to keep burnout away, tips for time and energy management, learning to create and enforce boundaries. Subscribe to my YouTube channel or Pinterest. Check out my online courses, The Burnout Recovery Method and Stop Being A Doormat

Check Your Level of Burnout

Wondering if you are burned out? Or, how close you might be?Take this quick quiz to find out! Your results will offer usable, valuable feedback to help you get your recovery started.

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