How close to the edge are you, really?
A grounded, four-dimensional read on your current burnout risk — energy, engagement, boundaries, and recovery. For high-performers who’ve been running hot for a while and want an honest read.
Who this is really for.
This is for you if
- You’ve been telling yourself you’re fine, but the sleep isn’t
- You’re a high-performer and want to catch the slope before it steepens
- You want language, not just a warning
- You want to know what specifically to protect — not just "rest"
Not for you if
- You’re looking for a clinical burnout diagnosis
- You want a wellness quiz with a tea recommendation
Four dimensions. 12 questions. Honest math.
Energy
Whether your baseline energy is holding, recovering, or falling.
- You wake up neutral or above
- You have energy for what matters outside work
- You can name what recharges you — and get it
Engagement
Whether the work still activates you — or feels distant.
- You can name what you’re proud of this month
- Your best hours feel absorbing, not draining
- You can still be surprised by the work
Boundaries
The lines that protect the person underneath the performance.
- You end work at a reasonable hour most nights
- You take your PTO
- You say no to meetings that don’t need you
Recovery
Whether you know how to refill — and actually do it.
- You have weekly practices that restore you
- You know what deep rest looks like for you
- You take real time off, not just fewer meetings
You’ll land somewhere on this ladder.
The point isn’t to be at the top. The point is to know where you actually are — and what closes the gap to the next rung.
The signals are real. This is the moment to act — not the crisis, the moment before it.
You’re still functional, but the trend is wrong. Change one thing this week.
You’re managing. Now protect the things that keep you here.
You’re operating in a rhythm that could last years.
You’re not just avoiding burnout — you’re modeling the alternative.
The picture before the moment arrives.
Burnout doesn’t announce itself. It creeps up in months of "I’m fine" until one Monday morning it isn’t fine at all.
The professionals who avoid it do something specific: they name the four dimensions of their state, monthly. Not vaguely. Specifically. And they protect the two that quietly matter most.
This is that read. Eight minutes now beats eight months of recovery later.
A few things people ask.
Is this a diagnostic tool?
No. It’s a mirror. If it flags "At Risk" and you’re concerned, please see a licensed clinician.
Isn’t burnout just about resting more?
No. Rest matters, but three of the four dimensions here are about the work itself — engagement, boundaries, and daily energy.
How often should I retake?
Monthly if the trend is concerning; quarterly if it’s steady.
What if my score is worse than I thought?
That’s useful information. The suggested actions will help you triage.
Will my employer see this?
No. This is private to you.