Are you hurtling towards burnout?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  You wake up in the morning. How do you feel?

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  • A.
    Ugh. It's a huge slog every morning, no matter how much sleep I've had.
  • B.
    It's tough to start with, but once I get going I feel better.
  • C.
    It's the best part of the day! I always wake up feeling energised and raring to go.
• 2.
  What are your feelings around exercise?

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  • A.
    Exercise? Ha! I haven't done any since 2003. I just don't have the time. Or the energy. Or the inclination.
  • B.
    I feel better when I do it, but often struggle to get motivated or find the time to fit it in.
  • C.
    It's a crucial part of my health and wellbeing, so I always ensure I prioritise it. I wouldn't be without it.
• 3.
  How would you rate your concentration and productivity levels?

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  • A.
    Terrible. I'm constantly in a brain fog, easily distracted, jumping from one thing to another and never feel like I get much done.
  • B.
    Could be better. I have blasts of focus but often get distracted by unimportant stuff.
  • C.
    I am a focus fiend. I get what I want to get done quickly and efficiently. Productivity is my middle name.
• 4.
  Let's talk about sleep. How would you rate your ZZZZs?

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  • A.
    Awful. I can never switch off and often have restless nights, tossing and turning. It affects my entire life.
  • B.
    It could be better. I'm definitely keen to improve the quality and quantity of my sleep. I know it would help me feel better during the day.
  • C.
    I'm asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow and wake up before my alarm, bright and breezy.
• 5.
  Do you often feel overwhelmed with how much you have on your plate?

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  • A.
    All the time. I'm constantly juggling and never feel like I'll be able to get ahead. It's exhausting.
  • B.
    More often than I'd like, yes. But I always manage to keep on top.
  • C.
    I love being busy, but I have the right systems and processes in place to ensure I can manage it all.
• 6.
  How much do you prioritise breaks from work and rest?

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  • A.
    I rarely take time off work and am always checking emails. I can't remember the last time I took proper annual leave.
  • B.
    I try to ensure I take time off at weekends but I usually work through lunch during the week. Annual leave days are few and far between.
  • C.
    Rest is hugely important to me. I factor in micro-breaks during my day, prioritise time off at weekends and ensure I take regular annual leave.
• 7.
  How often do you get some fresh air?

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  • A.
    What's this 'fresh air' you speak of? I rarely see daylight in the winter months, apart from my home office window.
  • B.
    I try to get outside at some point during the day but often it's only walking to and from my car.
  • C.
    I make sure I get outside as early as possible in the morning and again during the day. It wakes me up and boosts my energy and brain power for the day head.
• 8.
  Healthy habits: how would you rate your food and alcohol habits?

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  • A.
    0-3. I eat and drink too much of the bad stuff and not enough of the good stuff. It makes me feel rubbish.
  • B.
    4-6. I generally try to eat healthily, but my weakness for wine or beer at the end of a stressful day or week can sabotage my efforts.
  • C.
    7-10. I know what's good for me and what isn't. Yes, I'll treat myself now and again but rarely feel like I'm not in control.
• 9.
  Which emoji best describes your current stress levels? 

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  • A.
    😫 — Blimey! My stress level is critically high, and I fear I’m about to burn out big time. 
  • B.
    😐 — Meh… Could be better, could be worse. When I’m not stressed, I feel good, but as soon as it rears its ugly head, I get thrown way off course.
  • C.
    😌 — It's just not a problem. It’s not that I never feel stressed, but rather when I do, I know I'm in control of it rather than it controlling me.
• 10.
  And are you taking steps to better manage your stress levels?

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  • A.
    To be honest, no. I feel like I'm getting more and more stressed and I don't know how to change direction.
  • B.
    I do try, but it's bl**dy hard.
  • C.
    I'm totally on it. I recognise when my stress levels are up and know exactly what I need to do to manage them and turn things around. 
• 11.
  How ready are you to start making changes and seeing results right away?

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  • A.
    I'm raring to go.
  • B.
    It's something I'm aiming to get around to soon.
  • C.
    Not at the moment, it's not a priority for me.
• 12.
  And finally... do you think some expert support would help you?

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  • A.
    No, I know exactly what I need to do, have anticipated any barriers and how I'll overcome them and am ready to tackle the behaviour change behemoth on my own.
  • B.
    Yes, I think having that expert support, accountability and direction could be the difference between sustained success and my previous failed attempts at change.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  It's time to make some important changes - burnout is a very real risk

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  I'm not going to beat around the bush. It sounds like your stress levels are sky-high and may have been for some time. Stress in small doses, with appropriate recovery, is a good thing. It keeps us motivated and focused. But long bouts of stress with no respite is not healthy. Not only can it take you towards burnout and months of bed rest and years of recovery, the risk of long-term damage and stress-related chronic disease is very real.Chances are, you're exhausted. Sleep is a challenge and you often struggle to find the energy, time or motivation to get everything done that needs doing, let alone exercise or prioritise looking after yourself.Your days are full-on from start to finish, with little respite for a breather, some fresh air or a half-decent meal. Your brain feels fried and in a fog. You often struggle to focus and easily get frustrated that you're not getting enough done. And the things you used to love doing? You've lost your joy for them these days. Alongside poor sleep and constant worrying, you might be experiencing digestive problems, breakouts, headaches and muscle pain - all warning signs from your body telling you to slow down.You know you need to prioritise your health and wellbeing more, but it always seems to end up at the bottom of the priority list.But it doesn't have to be this way.By making small but powerful changes to your lifestyle, you can start to turn the tide.Keep your eyes peeled for an email with some simple steps you can implement today to edge you away from burnout.Prefer to have a chat so we can talk about your results together?Book a call below. It's time to turn things around.
• 2.
  Things are OK... but not great

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  Things are OK, right? You generally get enough sleep, manage to squeeze in some exercise when you can, eat healthily when your busy life allows it.But could things be better? Probably. If you imagine a scale where one end is where you have hit burnout and at the other end you feel resilient, energised, highly motivated, you're hitting big goals and feel incredible... you're possibly around the middle, between the two.The challenge for you is to ensure you move towards the resilience end and don't slip towards the burnout end. Ask yourself, based on your current way of living, which way are you facing? If nothing changed, where would you be in 2, 5 or even 10 years' time?By making small but powerful changes, you can keep moving further away from burnout and towards high-energy, high-motivation and resilience and your full potential.Keep your eyes peeled for an email with some simple steps you can implement today to ensure you're heading in the right direction.Prefer to have a chat so we can talk about your results together?Book a call below. It's time to turn things around.
• 3.
  You're on fire!

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  You know exactly what you need to do to keep your stress levels at exactly the right level. Not only that, you proactively take steps day in, day out, to look after your mind and body.This means that you prioritise sleep, exercise, a healthy diet and relaxation. You know that they're the foundations of resilience and you can feel the benefits - you're energised, raring to go, motivated and your productivity levels are through the roof.You're the envy of everyone you know!Celebrate it - but don't get complacent. The aim is to continue towards high performance, high motivation and high energy. For you, it's about working towards your full potential. That's a pretty good place to be!The other challenge for you is to maintain this awesome routine when the going gets tough. When pressure at home or work (or both) mounts up, you lose motivation or a life event causes a set back - that's when it's easy for all your important healthy habits to fall by the wayside... At the time when you need them most, they can all but disappear.Keep your eyes peeled for an email with some simple steps you can implement today to keep you thriving and towards your full potential. The world is your oyster!Prefer to have a chat so we can talk about your results together?Book a call below. Let's keep you healthy, focused and on your A-Game.