<aside> <img src="/icons/push-pin_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/push-pin_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> The goal of this workbook: In our modern society, burnout can happen to us quickly without realizing it. Our workbook aims to help you reflect, discover, and analyze your current situation and whether or not you may be burnt out. We also hope that it can help you come up with ideas on what steps you could potentially take.

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1. What is burnout?

<aside> <img src="/icons/thought-dialogue_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/thought-dialogue_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Write out your thoughts freely about burnout: (It can be about your own experiences or about burnout in general!)

Your answer here

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<aside> <img src="/icons/thought-alert_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/thought-alert_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> What do you think can cause burnout?

Your answer here

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<aside> <img src="/icons/question-mark_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/question-mark_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> How would you describe what burnout feels like? Do you feel like that yourself?

Your answer here

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2. Digging Deeper…

<aside> <img src="/icons/thought-dialogue_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/thought-dialogue_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Figure out if you are burnt out or just stressed

<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Do you feel that you lack any motivation to work anymore? Your answer here

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Do you feel physically and mentally drained? Your answer here

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Do you feel moody or irritated? Your answer here


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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Are you starting to rely on substances to get through your day? Your answer here


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If you answer yes to most of these questions, you could be burnt out, and you should start taking some actions.

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<aside> <img src="/icons/list-indent_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/list-indent_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> What are 5 frustrations you have with your current work?

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<aside> <img src="/icons/conversation_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/conversation_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Are these things you could change or negotiate? Why or Why not?

Your answer here

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<aside> <img src="/icons/groups_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/groups_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Do you feel that you get enough support from your colleagues? Who could be someone you could talk to about your situation?

Your answer here

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3. Finding Solutions!

<aside> <img src="/icons/reorder_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/reorder_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Finding Boundaries: Make a list of 5 things you do where you mix your work life with your personal life. For ex. you answer emails at home when you should be spending time with your family.

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<aside> <img src="/icons/reorder_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/reorder_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Improve your boundaries: What can you do to improve those five things? For ex. You should keep your work computer at work.

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<aside> <img src="/icons/exclamation-mark_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/exclamation-mark_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Think of your priorities. Outside of work what are 5 things you want to prioritise in your life?

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<aside> <img src="/icons/no-entry_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/no-entry_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Start saying NO! Did you accept requests to do more work from other people that you felt like you didn’t want to do? If so, when were those times, and how could you say No next time?

<aside> <img src="/icons/heart_lightgray.svg" alt="/icons/heart_lightgray.svg" width="40px" /> Find your self care: List 10 activities that helps you to refresh and unwind after work that you can engage in.

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4. Reflection