Running on Empty: Signs of Burnout and Overload Worksheet

Burnout often develops gradually, making it easy to overlook the early signs of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion. Taking time to recognise changes in your energy, motivation and capacity can help you respond earlier and make adjustments before burnout becomes more severe.

This printable burnout reflection worksheet helps you identify signs that you are running low on energy or capacity, reflect on where these signs show up most in your life and consider what they may be telling you about your current level of functioning.

Whether you are working independently, alongside a therapist or supporting clients in therapy, this worksheet provides a practical and compassionate way to recognise burnout and increase awareness of your current capacity.

How This Worksheet Can Help

This worksheet can help you:

• Recognise early signs of burnout
• Increase self awareness
• Identify changes in your energy and capacity
• Reflect on the impact of ongoing stress
• Recognise patterns of overload
• Improve emotional awareness
• Support burnout recovery
• Encourage self reflection
• Develop healthier self monitoring
• Support wellbeing

What's Included

Running on Empty Signs of Burnout and Overload Worksheet Featuring:

• Running on Empty Signs of Burnout and Overload worksheet

This worksheet can be used independently or alongside therapy.

Who This Resource Is For

This resource may be helpful if you:

• Experience burnout or chronic stress
• Feel mentally or emotionally exhausted
• Want to better understand your current capacity
• Notice changes in your energy or motivation
• Are looking for printable burnout worksheets
• Want practical self reflection tools
• Are completing therapy
• Want to improve your wellbeing

This resource is suitable for psychologists, counsellors, therapists, social workers, mental health clinicians, coaches, mental health students and individuals completing self-directed therapy.

These worksheets are also suitable for therapists to use directly in sessions, as structured discussion tools, skill-building exercises, or between-session homework.

Product Details

Running on Empty Signs of Burnout and Overload Worksheet

• 1 page PDF
• Instant digital download
• Printable PDF format
• A4 size
• Suitable for print or digital use
• Designed for personal or therapeutic use
• No physical item will be shipped

Important Information

This resource is designed for psychoeducation, therapy and personal development. It is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice, assessment or treatment.

How You Will Receive Your File

Your files will be available for instant download immediately after purchase. Simply download, print or use them digitally at home or during therapy sessions.