What’s Your Burnout & Compassion Fatigue  Archetype?™

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How do you feel physically after sleep?

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  • A.
    I feel physically exhausted even after a full night's sleep
  • B.
    I no longer feel connected to the passion that brought me into healthcare
  • C.
    I feel numb or detached from my patients/clients/colleagues
  • D.
    I feel trapped in my job but can't see a way out financially
• 2.
  What physical symptoms do you experience most? 

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  • A.
    I experience tension in my jaw, neck, or shoulders that won't release
  • B.
    I question whether my work matters or makes a real difference
  • C.
    I have little patience or compassion left at the end of the day—even for people I love
  • D.
    I've invested too much (time, money, credentials) to change paths now
• 3.
  Which statement resonates most with you?

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  • A.
    My heart races or I feel anxious for no clear reason
  • B.
    I feel like I've lost myself in my roles (caregiver, professional, parent, partner)
  • C.
    I cry easily or feel emotionally fragile in ways I didn't before
  • D.
    I stay because of benefits, retirement, or financial security—not because I want to
• 4.
  What concerns you most about your health or wellbeing?

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  • A.
    I have digestive issues, headaches, or other physical symptoms my doctor can't fully explain
  • B.
    I wonder "is this all there is?" or "who am I without my career?"
  • C.
    I feel resentful toward people who need me, even though I know that's "wrong"
  • D.
    I fantasize about quitting but immediately feel panic about what I'd do instead
• 5.
  Which statement best describes your daily experience?

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  • A.
    I startle easily or feel "on edge" throughout the day
  • B.
    I fantasize about a completely different life but feel guilty or scared to pursue it
  • C.
    I absorb others' emotions and can't shake them off
  • D.
    I feel invisible or undervalued despite my years of experience

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Nervous System Dysregulation Burnout

  What's happening: Your body has been in fight-or-flight mode for so long that your nervous system is stuck in overdrive. This isn't "just stress"—it's physiological. Your vagus nerve is dysregulated, your cortisol is likely elevated, and your body literally cannot rest even when you have time off.Why traditional self-care fails you: Bubble baths and yoga classes can't override a dysregulated nervous system. You need targeted nervous system practices that actually retrain your body to feel safe.What you need: Evidence-based vagal nerve regulation, somatic practices, and nervous system retraining. This is about biology, not willpower.What's Next?The good news: Now that you know your burnout type, you can stop trying generic solutions that don't work and focus on what your specific type actually needs.The better news: You're not broken. You're not too old. You're not too far gone. Your best chapter is still ahead—you just need the right tools to get there.This is exactly what The Compassion Fatigue Cure: From Burnout to Brilliance for Women Healers 50+ was designed for: helping brilliant healers over 50 move from compassion fatigue/burnout to their radiance chapter using research-backed, nervous-system-informed strategies. Ready to go deeper? Check your email for your personalized Burnout Type Guide with specific next steps for YOUR type.
• 2.
  Identity Crisis Burnout

  What's happening: You've given decades to this profession, and somewhere along the way, you lost YOU. Your identity has become so wrapped up in your credentials, your role, and what you do for others that you don't know who you are without it. This often peaks in your 50s when you start questioning your legacy and next chapter.Why traditional self-care fails you: Because this isn't about rest—it's about meaning. You need to reconnect with your authentic self and reimagine what fulfillment looks like in this season of life.What you need: Deep work on reclaiming your identity beyond your roles, exploring what brings you joy (not productivity), and redefining success on your own terms.What's Next?The good news: Now that you know your burnout type, you can stop trying generic solutions that don't work and focus on what your specific type actually needs.The better news: You're not broken. You're not too old. You're not too far gone. Your best chapter is still ahead—you just need the right tools to get there.This is exactly what the Soul Joy Method was designed for: helping brilliant healthcare professionals over 50 move from burnout to their freedom chapter using research-backed, nervous-system-informed strategies.Ready to go deeper? Check your email for your personalized Burnout Type Guide with specific next steps for YOUR type.
• 3.
  Compassion Fatigue Burnout

  What's happening: You've been the helper, the healer, the one who holds space for everyone else's pain. Your empathy tank is empty. This is classic secondary trauma and compassion fatigue—you've absorbed so much suffering that you have nothing left to give, even to yourself.Why traditional self-care fails you: Because you keep prioritizing everyone else. Your heart chakra is overactive while your root chakra (self-preservation) is depleted. You're running on empty because you never learned that filling your own cup first isn't selfish—it's survival.What you need: Energetic boundary work, permission to stop over-giving, and practices that help you stop absorbing others' pain while still doing meaningful work.What's Next?The good news: Now that you know your burnout type, you can stop trying generic solutions that don't work and focus on what your specific type actually needs.The better news: You're not broken. You're not too old. You're not too far gone. Your best chapter is still ahead—you just need the right tools to get there.This is exactly what the Soul Joy Method was designed for: helping brilliant healthcare professionals over 50 move from burnout to their freedom chapter using research-backed, nervous-system-informed strategies.Ready to go deeper? Check your email for your personalized Burnout Type Guide with specific next steps for YOUR type.
• 4.
  Trapped by Golden Handcuffs Burnout

  What's happening: You're financially dependent on a job that's draining your soul. The benefits, the retirement plan, the salary—they're real considerations, especially at 50+. But you're sacrificing your wellbeing and your remaining years of vitality to stay safe. The cost is your spark, your health, and your joy.Why traditional self-care fails you: Because the problem isn't that you need more resilience to tolerate a toxic situation—it's that you need a strategy for freedom. Self-care can't fix systemic problems or financial constraints.What you need: Strategic planning for your "freedom chapter," exploring alternative paths that honor your financial reality while reclaiming your autonomy and joy. This isn't about impulsive quitting—it's about intentional designing.What's Next?The good news: Now that you know your burnout type, you can stop trying generic solutions that don't work and focus on what your specific type actually needs.The better news: You're not broken. You're not too old. You're not too far gone. Your best chapter is still ahead—you just need the right tools to get there.This is exactly what the Soul Joy Method was designed for: helping brilliant healthcare professionals over 50 move from burnout to their freedom chapter using research-backed, nervous-system-informed strategies.Ready to go deeper? Check your email for your personalized Burnout Type Guide with specific next steps for YOUR type.