The Burnout Audit — Director Zen
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The Burnout
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Discover exactly where your center is draining you — and what to do about it. 15 questions. 5 minutes. Clarity you can act on today.

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The Burnout Audit

Where is your center draining you?

Rate each statement from 1 (rarely true) to 5 (almost always true). Be honest — this is for you.

1
Leadership & Decision-Making

I end most days feeling like I spent more time reacting than leading.

Rarely
Always

I feel unclear about my priorities — there's always something more urgent.

Rarely
Always

I struggle to delegate because it feels faster or safer to do things myself.

Rarely
Always
2
Staff & Relationships

Staff issues take up more mental energy than they should — even after I've addressed them.

Rarely
Always

I avoid difficult conversations longer than I should because I dread the fallout.

Rarely
Always

My team lacks consistency — the same issues keep coming back.

Rarely
Always
3
Operations & Systems

I spend time rebuilding things from scratch — forms, emails, policies — that should already exist.

Rarely
Always

My center runs differently depending on who's in the room — there's no real consistency.

Rarely
Always

Operational tasks pull me away from actual leadership more than I'd like.

Rarely
Always
4
Personal Sustainability

I bring the stress of work home — it's hard to fully switch off.

Rarely
Always

I feel like I'm running on empty more days than not.

Rarely
Always

I've put off taking care of myself because the center always needs something first.

Rarely
Always
5
Support & Community

I often feel like no one around me truly understands what this role requires.

Rarely
Always

I don't have a go-to place to find answers when I'm stuck on a leadership challenge.

Rarely
Always

I'd benefit from connecting with other directors who face the same challenges I do.

Rarely
Always

Answer all 15 questions to see your results.

Your Results

Your Burnout Audit

Overall Burnout Score
out of 75

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