✨ Am I burned out? Quick Quiz✨
On the last night of Witchcamp, five elders in their 60s, 70s, and 80s sat at the fire’s center, spellcasting together as a hundred voices rose in song. I swear I saw threads of energy fly between their fingers—purple and blue arcs weaving our voices into power.
That’s one kind of magic that elders do. Here are some others:
They remind us we’ve seen struggle before—and that we can do this again.
They ground radical dreams in experience, showing us sustainable change takes decades and persistence is powerful
They give both loving confidence and tough wisdom to younger leaders.
They model boundaries that allow us to stay, instead of burning out and leaving our communities without our wisdom.
Imagine yourself in your 60’s, 70’s, 80’s… Are you at the center of the circle, weaving your kind of magic? Or is burnout already making you question how much longer you can do this?
Take this short burnout self-check quiz:
Energy – Exhausted even after rest?
Focus – Harder to concentrate?
Motivation – Lost enthusiasm or meaning?
Stress – Small challenges overwhelm you?
Body – Headaches, tension, illness flare-ups?
Boundaries – Say yes when you want no?
Joy – Hobbies and downtime feel like chores?
🔎 Scoring
2–3 Yes → Early warning signs: adjust now.
4–5 Yes → Strong burnout risk: time to change workload, environment, or recovery.
6–7 Yes → You may already be in burnout: structured support can help.
🔥 Our communities need elders who can hold the center for years to come. Don’t let burnout take you out of the circle.
How have elders helped or inspired you? Are you on track to become one?