Burnout Prevention Checklist

Weekly self-assessment for early warning signs

About This Assessment

This tool measures burnout risk across 4 dimensions: emotional exhaustion, cynicism, reduced efficacy, and physical symptoms. Answer honestly about how you've felt over the past week. Takes 5 minutes.

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Emotional Exhaustion

Feeling drained and depleted

I feel emotionally drained by my work

Emotional exhaustion is the core component of burnout

I feel tired even after a full night's sleep

The thought of work makes me feel fatigued

I have no energy for activities I usually enjoy

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Cynicism & Detachment

Emotional distance from work

I've become more cynical about my work

Depersonalization and detachment from work

I question the value/meaningfulness of my work

I feel emotionally distant from colleagues

I'm less interested in other people's problems

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Reduced Efficacy

Doubting your effectiveness

I doubt the significance of my contributions

Reduced sense of personal accomplishment

I have difficulty concentrating on tasks

I feel less productive than I used to be

I struggle to complete tasks that used to be easy

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Physical Symptoms

Body's stress response

I experience frequent headaches or body aches

Physical manifestations of chronic stress

My sleep quality has decreased

I've noticed changes in my appetite

I get sick more often than usual