Key signs include chronic fatigue that doesn't improve with rest, growing cynicism about your work, difficulty concentrating, decreased productivity, physical symptoms (headaches, insomnia), and emotional detachment from colleagues and responsibilities.

No. Stress is characterized by over-engagement and hyperactivity, too much pressure, but you still believe things will improve. Burnout is characterized by disengagement and helplessness, a loss of motivation, hope, and identity connected to work.

This check-in asks original JobCannon questions about personal and work-related exhaustion: how drained you feel day to day, and how much of that you connect to your work. Your score indicates your current risk level. It is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis.

Yes, burnout is reversible, but it requires intentional changes. Recovery strategies include boundary setting, workload adjustment, reconnecting with purpose, physical self-care, and sometimes professional support. The earlier you intervene, the faster recovery tends to be.