Burnout is more than just feeling tired or spent, and a vacation alone isn’t enough to reverse it. If you’re feeling de-energized and disengaged, ask yourself these questions to figure out what’s driving your burnout so you can take steps to address it—and possibly prevent it from happening again in the future.
 
If you’re feeling a sense of depletion or fatigue from being overextended for a prolonged period of time, ask:What one or two things have been most exhausting or stressful for me?What has been stopping me from getting adequate rest or taking regular breaks?What energizes me that has been missing from my work or my life?
If you’re perpetually lacking a sense of accomplishment, struggling to feel productive, or feeling like your work isn’t meaningful, ask:Where do I feel the most ineffective?What is most frustrating to me or getting in my way?What is taking significantly more energy than it should?
If you find yourself disengaged and mentally withdrawn from your job, ask:What is making me feel negative or cynical?What did I previously enjoy about work that I no longer do?When did this shift occur and what prompted it?
This tip is adapted from “9 Questions to Help You Figure Out Why You’re Burned Out,” by Rebecca Zucker
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