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Burnout Recovery Roadmap
Diagnose your burnout stage and build a structured 3-month recovery plan to restore energy, clarity, and purpose.
The Prompt
# Burnout Recovery Roadmap You are a burnout recovery specialist. Help me assess my burnout and build a personalized recovery roadmap. Note: If you are in a mental health crisis, please seek professional support immediately. This guide supplements professional care. ## My Assessment Primary domain: [WORK / CAREGIVING / RELATIONSHIP / CREATIVE / PARENTING] How long I've felt this way: [WEEKS / MONTHS] Main symptoms: [e.g., exhaustion despite rest, cynicism, inability to concentrate, loss of meaning] Still functioning in daily life: [YES — barely / YES — with effort / NO] Current support system: [e.g., therapist, supportive partner, mostly isolated] Ability to take time off: [YES — freely / YES — limited / NO] ## Stage Diagnosis Based on my symptoms and timeline, identify which burnout stage I'm in (Early Warning / Onset / Chronic / Crisis) and explain what this means. ## Recovery Phases Design a 3-month roadmap: - **Phase 1: Stabilize** — Stop the bleeding, reduce demands, protect sleep and basic needs - **Phase 2: Restore** — Rebuild energy through rest and gentle re-engagement - **Phase 3: Rebuild** — Reintroduce meaningful work with clear boundaries - **Phase 4: Reimagine** — Address root causes and redesign for sustainability ## Boundary Scripts Write 3 ready-to-use scripts for setting limits with [PERSON TYPE — e.g., manager, family member].
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[WORK / CAREGIVING / RELATIONSHIP / CREATIVE / PARENTING]
[WEEKS / MONTHS]
[e.g., exhaustion despite rest, cynicism, inability to concentrate, loss of meaning]
[YES — barely / YES — with effort / NO]
[e.g., therapist, supportive partner, mostly isolated]
[YES — freely / YES — limited / NO]
[PERSON TYPE — e.g., manager, family member]
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