Burnout is not 'just stress' or 'just tiredness.' The Maslach Burnout Inventory (Maslach & Jackson, 1981; Maslach et al., 1996) defines burnout as a syndrome with three distinct dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization (cynicism, detachment from work or those served), and reduced personal accomplishment. Effective recovery requires identifying which dimensions are dominant for you, because the interventions for each are different. Rate each item 0 (never), 1 (occasionally), 2 (frequently), or 3 (almost always). Then use the recovery prompts that match your highest dimensions. This is a self-assessment, not a diagnostic instrument; persistent burnout warrants clinical support.