The Monitoring System

The last piece of prevention is an early warning system — a regular check-in with yourself that catches depletion before it escalates.

Try five weekly questions:

1. How is my energy, 1-10? (A downward trend over 3+ weeks is a red flag.)
2. Am I looking forward to anything this week? (Lost anticipation signals cynicism.)
3. Am I sleeping well? (Disruption is often the first sign.)
4. Have I said no to anything recently? (Always yes means boundaries are eroding.)
5. Am I proud of how I spent my time?