Burnout Early Warning System
Checklist of physical and behavioral signs you're heading toward burnout
Burnout rarely happens overnight. It builds gradually through physical, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and social changes. This checklist helps you spot the early signs so you can intervene before reaching a crisis point.
Prevention is the best cure
Catching burnout early gives you far more options than waiting until you crash. Be honest with yourself as you go through each item -- this is for you, not anyone else.
Frequent headaches or muscle tension
Trouble falling or staying asleep
Feeling physically exhausted even after rest
Getting sick more often than usual
Changes in appetite (eating much more or less)
Persistent fatigue that coffee cannot fix
Procrastinating on tasks you used to handle easily
Skipping meals, exercise, or self-care routines
Working longer hours but getting less done
Increased use of alcohol, caffeine, or other substances
Canceling plans or avoiding commitments
Neglecting hobbies or things you used to enjoy
Feeling cynical or resentful about your work
Dreading the start of each work day
Quick to irritation or frustration
Feeling numb or emotionally flat
Persistent anxiety or sense of dread
Loss of motivation or purpose
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Forgetfulness or mental fog
Negative self-talk increasing
Feeling like nothing you do matters
Difficulty being creative or solving problems
Withdrawing from colleagues, friends, or family
Feeling disconnected from people around you
Snapping at people or having more conflicts
Avoiding conversations or meetings
Feeling alone even in a crowd
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