ARE YOU HEADING FOR BURNOUT?

During the economic downturn, it can be tempting to put more time than usual in to your work, especially if you run your own business. Stress in small amounts can be a good thing. It can motivate, energise and help to push that extra mile. But unrelieved work stress can lead to burnout.

Characterised by a lack of energy, emotional exhaustion, and negativity, burnout can hit at any time.

TAKE OUR QUIZ TO FIND OUT IF YOU’RE IN DANGER OF BURNING OUT.

1. It’s Monday morning. You’re feeling: A) Tired and rundown - you don’t even know it is Monday as you’ve been working seven day weeks for the past month. B) Slightly tired - you’ve enjoyed your weekend lie- ins and come 10am you’ll have recovered from today’s early start.

C) Ready and raring to go - you’re always enthusiastic about getting back to work.

2. When you arrive at your desk, your initial reaction is: A) Feeling swamped by the amount of work you

have to do. It’s going to be another late night at the office. B) You’ve got a lot to do, but after you prioritise your workload you’ll be able to get everything done by the end of the day. C) Great! You’ve got everything in order and should be able to sail through the day.

3. At the end of the day you feel: A) Emotionally drained. You haven’t stopped all day yet you can’t get to sleep for worrying about tomorrow. B) It’s been a hard day’s work but you’re pleased you managed to get through your workload in time to hit the gym.