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The State of Creative Burnout

How many years of experience do you have in the creative industry?

How many years of experience do you have in the creative industry?
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What is your current job function? (select all that apply)

What is your current job function? (select all that apply)
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Which of the following best describes your workplace?

Which of the following best describes your workplace?
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How often do you experience the following:

At the end of my working day, I feel mentally exhausted and drained.

At the end of my working day, I feel mentally exhausted and drained.
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I have difficulty concentrating.

I have difficulty concentrating.
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I find my work to be a positive challenge.

I find my work to be a positive challenge.
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At work I may overreact unintentionally.

At work I may overreact unintentionally.
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I feel confident in my ability to achieve my desired goals at work.

I feel confident in my ability to achieve my desired goals at work.
NeverSometimesOften

I usually feel in control of a project's desired outcomes.

I usually feel in control of a project's desired outcomes.
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What are some of the main challenges you experience in your day to day work? (select al that apply)

What are some of the main challenges you experience in your day to day work? (select al that apply)
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How often do you feel like your ideas are valued and considered?

How often do you feel like your ideas are valued and considered?
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To what extent do you feel you have creative freedom in your role?

To what extent do you feel you have creative freedom in your role?
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When was the last time you shared a professional achievement with your family, friends, or social network?

When was the last time you shared a professional achievement with your family, friends, or social network?
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How often do you feel like your design work is not being seen or appreciated?

How often do you feel like your design work is not being seen or appreciated?
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How often do you feel there's a gap between your creative vision and the final result?

How often do you feel there's a gap between your creative vision and the final result?
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How does feedback you receive impact your work?

How does feedback you receive impact your work?
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How often do you feel that your manager/client sets realistic expectations for your work?

How often do you feel that your manager/client sets realistic expectations for your work?
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What area are you missing/lacking more efficiency that can allow you to meet those expectations? (select all that apply)

What area are you missing/lacking more efficiency that can allow you to meet those expectations? (select all that apply)
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When was the last time you added a new project to your portfolio?

What would you describe as your symptoms of work-related burnout? (select all that apply)

What would you describe as your symptoms of work-related burnout? (select all that apply)
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If you've experienced or are currently experiencing, work-related burnout, what aspects of your life do you feel have been affected the most? (select all that apply)

If you've experienced or are currently experiencing, work-related burnout, what aspects of your life do you feel have been affected the most? (select all that apply)
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If you have experienced burnout, how has it impacted you? (select all that apply)

If you have experienced burnout, how has it impacted you? (select all that apply)
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In what way do technology/tools you use in your creative work help you manage burnout? (select all that apply)

In what way do technology/tools you use in your creative work help you manage burnout? (select all that apply)
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Do you believe that stress, frustration, and burnout "come with the territory" of working in a creative field?

Do you believe that stress, frustration, and burnout "come with the territory" of working in a creative field?
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Which of the following strategies have been most effective in managing burnout? (choose up to three)

Which of the following strategies have been most effective in managing burnout? (choose up to three)
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Do you have any advice to share with other creatives for managing burnout? *Any responses may be shared (anonymously) as part of our survey report.

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