Signs & Symptoms
Feeling exhausted even after sleeping all night is a common sign of this condition.
What is burnout?
Working long hours without rest can lead to this type of fatigue.
What is physical exhaustion?
Taking a short walk, stretching, or deep breathing during work are examples of what?
What are micro-breaks?
Leaving work at work and being fully present at home is called this.
What is healthy separation or boundary setting?
The first step to recovery from burnout is this.
What is recognizing you’re burned out?
This type of exhaustion involves feeling detached or cynical toward your work or responsibilities.
What is emotional exhaustion?
Constantly saying “yes” when you want to say “no” can cause this.
What is boundary burnout?
This type of mindset focuses on progress, not perfection.
What is a growth mindset?
True or False: Checking work emails at midnight improves productivity.
What is False?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings to gain insight is called what?
What is journaling?
Trouble concentrating, irritability, and frequent illness can all be symptoms of what?
What is chronic stress or burnout?
The belief that you must be perfect to be valuable is known as this thinking trap.
What is perfectionism?
Name one of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness that helps prevent burnout.
Answers vary (examples: emotional, physical, social, spiritual, occupational, intellectual, environmental, financial).
Spending time doing activities you enjoy helps refill what?
What is your emotional cup (or energy reserves)?
This practice involves compassionately accepting your limits.
What is self-compassion?
Burnout affects this part of your body that releases stress hormones like cortisol.
What is the nervous system (or adrenal system)?
When you ignore early warning signs of stress, it can snowball into this.
What is burnout?
Practicing gratitude and mindfulness are ways to calm which response in your body?
What is the fight-or-flight response?
This simple word, when used respectfully, can protect your time, energy, and mental health.
What is “No”?
When you rest and reconnect with meaning or purpose, you experience this type of recovery.
What is soul or spiritual recovery?
True or False: Burnout only affects people who dislike their jobs.
What is False — even passionate people can burn out.
Name one emotional trigger that can accelerate burnout.
Answers vary (examples: guilt, fear of failure, people-pleasing, comparison).
Self-care is not selfish—it’s this.
What is essential for sustainability (or “a survival skill”)?
Delegating tasks and asking for help are examples of this healthy behavior.
What is shared responsibility or assertiveness?
Name one small daily action that helps rebuild balance after burnout.
Answers vary (examples: sleeping 8 hours, setting boundaries, attending therapy, mindfulness practice).