Burnout Self-Check & Recovery

Burnout Self-Check & Recovery Fourteen days. Five minutes a day. An honest look at where you are, and a plan to get back to level. Burnout doesn't show up with a siren. It sneaks in as short fuse, bad sleep, dread on the drive in, and "whatever" about things you used to care about. Plenty of us have been there. Most of us didn't say anything. What it is: Not therapy. No BS. A two-week self-check and recovery plan for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out — especially medics, first responders, and high-stress workers. You'll check the signs, find what's draining you, make a few small changes, and decide whether it's time to bring in a professional. How it works: Each day you'll get a short message, a micro-action (under 5 minutes), and a tool. No lectures, no fluff. This is a self-check, not a diagnosis — only a licensed professional can tell you what's going on. Solo or with a buddy: Do it on your own, or invite a buddy to join the same program and compare notes. It's optional. Every step works solo, and each one has a short "Buddy option" you can use or skip. You don't have to be okay to start. You just have to start. Why it matters: Because burned out doesn't mean broken, and asking for help early is maintenance — same as checking your gear. In an emergency, call 911. In crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 (Veterans: dial 988, then press 1). This is education, not a diagnosis, therapy, or medical advice. Steps: 14 · Certificate on completion · Price: Free Instructor: Christopher Stockton Contact: chris@critical-run.com (Nobody watches this inbox in real time. If you're in crisis, call or text 988 — don't email.) Not therapy. Not medical advice. This challenge is general education and peer-style support. It doesn't diagnose, treat, or replace care from a licensed professional, and it isn't a crisis service — nobody at Critical-Run monitors messages or sign-ups. If something here brings up more than you can handle, stop and reach out. In an emergency, call 911. In crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 (Veterans: dial 988, then press 1) — free, 24/7.