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Feeling Drained and Unappreciated? This Might Be the Reason...

Burnout isn’t “just stress.” It’s deeper, and it’s keeping you stuck. Here’s how to check.

If you’re feeling constantly exhausted, struggling to care, or starting to question if your work even matters... listen up.

This isn’t just a “busy season.” You could be facing burnout—and it goes a lot deeper than just feeling tired.

Burnout is like an invisible weight, draining the joy from things you used to love.

It’s common, especially in women who are balancing career, family, and all the invisible responsibilities that pile up in your 40s and 50s.

But here’s what’s key: burnout doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. It just means something has been off for too long.

Here’s how to tell if burnout has snuck up on you:

  • Endless Exhaustion: You’ve tried “getting more sleep,” but no matter how much you rest, you still feel drained. It’s like an emotional fog that never clears.

  • Cynicism Creeps In: You were once deeply invested, even passionate about your work. Now you feel disconnected, maybe even a bit resentful. That spark you had? It’s dimmed.

  • Questioning Your Worth: Used to feel like a powerhouse, didn’t you? But now there’s this nagging feeling of not doing “enough” or not being “good enough”—even when you’re running yourself ragged.

This isn’t in your head.

Burnout is real, and it affects everything from your mental health to your physical wellbeing. And here’s the thing: burnout needs to be understood before it can be fixed.

So How Do You Know for Sure?

The Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT) was designed to do exactly this. It’s not another vague quiz that only scratches the surface. The BAT zeroes in on those specific signs and secondary symptoms of burnout, helping you get clear on what’s really happening.

  • Fast, Accurate Insight: If you’re short on time, the BAT’s shorter version (just 12 questions) makes it easy to check in on your burnout levels without taking up your whole day.

  • Deep Dive into Your Health: This isn’t just about mental fatigue. The BAT also measures physical signs, helping you see if burnout might be impacting your health in ways you didn’t realize.

  • Clear Answers, Real Clarity: No more guessing. The BAT gives you a direct, research-backed look at your burnout level so you can make sense of what’s been happening—and what to do next.

Take a few minutes for yourself and see if burnout is what’s been holding you back.

Because it’s time to stop feeling stuck. You deserve to feel like yourself again.

To getting back your spark,
Vanja

P.S. You’ve spent years putting everyone else first. Do something for you today. The BAT is AI-powered, so you'll get quick, personalized insights into your burnout—and actionable steps to start feeling like yourself again.

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