Are You Burning Out?

by Julie B. Thibodeaux, MCP

Stress can be a good thing. It can motivate us, energize us and help us to do our best work. However, for some, unrelieved stress can lead to a debilitating condition called burnout. Burnout is characterized by a lack of energy, emotional exhaustion, job dissatisfaction, negativity, lowered resistance to illness, increased absenteeism, poor job performance and isolation.

Is stress getting the best of you? Measure your burnout risk below.

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  1. I feel tired and run down.
    • All the time
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
  1. I get along with my coworkers.
    • Sometimes
    • Never
    • All the time
    • Often

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