YOU'RE BURNED OUT

• Drained feelings persist from morning to night.

• There is a feeling of being overwhelmed by even the smallest requests.

• Normal self-care routines have faded.

• You’re frequently irritable- and not just at work.

• You have become complacent in your current position.

• You feel undervalued.

• Motivation has declined.

YOU'RE STUCK

• Feeling uncertain in your current role raises questions about where your skills can transfer.

• A sense of entrapment with no clear exit.

• There's a conflict between the career you built and personal happiness.

• You lack belief and self-confidence.

• Despite working with consultants and undergoing multiple training courses, life remains unchanged.

• Longing for retirement becomes a recurring thought.

• You find yourself procrastinating and have become complacent.

YOU WANT MORE

• You have the nudge in your belly telling you “I have to do something different” yet do not know where to start.

• Comparison with others on social media sparks a desire for a different life.

• You daydream about doing any other job.

• Your current role differs from your career goals.

• There is a desire for more fulfillment in both personal and professional life.

• Aspiration for recognition and career advancement intensifies.

• You’re restless, irritable, and discontent.

You're not alone! Burnout is a major issue across all fields of medicine, particularly in dentistry. Some studies suggest that clinicians can face dental career burnout rates greater than 50%!