🌱 Growth: Pause & Reflect
Growth or Burnout?
A Workplace Self-Check-In
Inspired by the blog post: Shining Without Permission: Reclaiming Your Growth at Work
Before You Begin
Sometimes the difference between growth and burnout isn't immediately obvious.
Both can involve new responsibilities, long hours, and increased expectations. The difference often lies in how those experiences affect your energy, motivation, and overall well-being.
This workplace check-in isn't meant to judge where you are—it's simply an opportunity to pause, reflect, and become more aware of what you're experiencing.
Check In
Complete each statement honestly. There are no right or wrong answers.
When I think about work lately, the first three words that come to mind are...
The parts of my work that energize me are...
The responsibilities that leave me feeling emotionally or physically drained are...
Right now, I feel most appreciated when...
Right now, I feel most overwhelmed when...
One boundary I wish felt easier to communicate is...
If nothing changed over the next six months, how do I think I would feel?
One small change that would help me feel more supported at work is...
Growth stretches us.
Burnout slowly drains us.
As you reflect on your answers, ask yourself:
Which one feels more like my current experience—and what is that awareness inviting me to do next?
As always… stay inspired and continue to chase purpose.
