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Burnout Recovery

A checklist of general steps people use when recovering from burnout: lighten your load, protect sleep, rebuild boundaries and get support.

What this tool does

A checklist of general steps people use when recovering from burnout: lighten your load, protect sleep, rebuild boundaries and get support.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 3 groups and 9 items.

  • Notice and reduce load (3 items): Write down what you have noticed, such as changes in sleep, mood or how work feels; Reduce load right away: remove nonessential tasks; Take time off if it is available to you
  • Rebuild routines (3 items): Protect your sleep schedule, and consider cutting back on caffeine late in the day; Move daily: walking counts; Make room for the basics: daylight, regular meals and water
  • Boundaries and support (3 items): Rebuild boundaries: no work messages after a set cutoff; Reevaluate commitments and delegate or drop what is not essential; Talk to a doctor or other qualified professional about how you are feeling

Tip: Take it a few items at a time. You do not have to do everything at once. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • This is a general list, not medical advice. It cannot diagnose or treat anything.
  • It does not say when to seek help or how long recovery takes. A doctor or other qualified professional can give guidance that fits you.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Can I add my own items?
A: Yes. Each section has a box for adding your own items, and you can remove the ones that do not fit. Your changes are saved in this browser on this device.
Q: What if the list feels like too much?
A: Pick one or two items that fit right now and leave the rest. There is no order or deadline built into the list.
Q: Does this diagnose burnout?
A: No. It has no questions or scoring and cannot tell you whether you have burnout. It is a list of general recovery steps.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes. Ticks are saved in your browser on this device, so they are still there when you come back. They are not sent anywhere and do not follow you to another device or browser.

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