Wellbeing

Burnout Signals

A gentle check for exhaustion, cynicism, overload, and your need for recovery.

18 questions · about 7 minutes

18 items across exhaustion, mental distance, and effectiveness. It follows burnout construct logic, but it is not a substitute for an occupational or clinical assessment.

1. I felt emotionally drained by my responsibilities.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

2. I needed more recovery time than usual after work or study.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

3. I kept pushing through even when my body asked for rest.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

4. I woke up already feeling behind or depleted.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

5. My energy dropped sharply during ordinary tasks.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

6. I felt like I had too little capacity for people's needs.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

7. Tasks that used to matter felt distant or pointless.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

8. I felt more cynical about work, study, or responsibilities.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

9. I became irritated when people needed things from me.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

10. I cared less about quality than I normally would.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

11. I emotionally checked out to get through the day.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

12. I avoided thinking about long-term goals.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

13. It was harder to feel proud of what I completed.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

14. I needed more effort to do work that is usually manageable.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

15. I made more mistakes because I felt overloaded.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

16. My confidence in my ability dropped.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

17. I struggled to make progress even when I tried.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

18. I felt less effective than my normal self.

0 Not at all 1 Several days 2 More than half 3 Nearly every day

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These tests are for education and self-reflection. They are not diagnostic instruments and should not be used to diagnose or treat a mental-health condition. Anyone feeling unsafe, overwhelmed, or at risk should contact local emergency services or a qualified mental-health professional.