Put a check next to each of the following statements you agree with:

PART I: EARLY STAGES OF BURNOUT

Lately:

1. I've been more tired than usual.
2. I've been less patient.
3. My sleep habits have changed.
4. I've been irritable.
5. My eating habits have changed.
6. I often find myself thinking about work when I'm not there.
7. I'm having a hard time making decisions.
8. I'm feeling overworked.
9. I've been procrastinating a lot.
10. I've been making unrealistic demands of myself.

Results
How many of these statements did you check?

7-10: You're definitely suffering through the early stages of job burnout. Take a vacation and give yourself a break.
4-6: You're running low on gas and may be getting close to burnout. Take it easy.
1-3: Keep on keeping on.

PART II: ADVANCED BURNOUT

Check off each statement that you agree with:

1. I don't give a rat's behind about my job anymore.
2. I'm withdrawing into myself.
3. I have nothing to look forward to.
4. I'm using drugs/alcohol to escape.
5. I'm suffering from eating disorders.
6. I'm depressed.
7. I'm contemplating suicide.
8. My efforts at work are unappreciated and useless.
9. I've been absent from work a lot lately.
10. People are talking about me behind my back and hoping I fail.

Results
How many of these statements did you check:

7-10: You're clearly in the advanced stages of burnout. Get counseling, a new job or both.
4-6: You may be going through burnout. Be aware of the problem and get help if things don't improve.
1-3: You're not in advanced burnout.

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