Stage 1 “Overwork “Strong commitment “I tend to overload myself” “I always try to please others" Stage 2 “I feel tired” “I can’t bear not to maintain standards” “I must finish this, however long it takes!" Beginning to get snappy and irritable with colleagues Stage 3 “I’m no longer in control of my work” “I feel exhausted” “I should be enjoying it more” “It is all too much” “I can’t cope.” Stage 4 “I just can’t go in today” “I can’t bear work” “I don’t care anymore” "I can’t stand it any longer”