Work Burn Out

Wondering if you may be experiencing work burnout? The Mayo Clinic offers these questions to determine if you are in the throes of burnout:

“To find out if you might have job burnout, answer these questions:

• Do you question the value of your work?

• Do you drag yourself to work and have trouble getting started?

• Do you feel removed from your work and the people you work with?

• Have you lost patience with co-workers, customers or clients?

• Do you lack the energy to do your job well?

• Is it hard to focus on your job?

• Do you feel little satisfaction from what you get done?

• Do you feel let down by your job?

• Do you doubt your skills and abilities?

• Are you using food, drugs or alcohol to feel better or to numb how you feel?

• Have your sleep habits changed?

• Do you have headaches, stomach or bowel problems, or other physical complaints with no known cause?”