A self-check-in for musicians who want to build a career without burning out.
🟡 Section 1: Check yourself before you wreck yourself
Rate each of the following from 1 (rarely) to 5 (often):
- I feel guilty when I take a day off.
- I base my self-worth on how much I’ve achieved.
- I keep pushing even when I feel mentally exhausted.
- I downplay my stress because I think it’s “just part of it.”
- I haven’t rested properly in over a week.
- I’d rather burn out than miss an opportunity.
- I say yes when I really want to say no.
📌 If your total score is over 20, it might be time to pause and reassess.
This isn’t to guilt you. It’s to bring awareness to how you’re living.
🧠 Section 2: Prompts for honest reflection
Use these in a journal, voice memo, or even during a walk.
- When did I last feel truly rested — and not guilty about it?
- What’s one area of my life I’ve been neglecting for the sake of ambition?