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Burnout Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Do you feel stuck at work?

Burnout, a state of severe mental and emotional exhaustion most often caused by work-related stress, can lead to depression or anxiety, strained relationships, and even physical health problems. This test can help you determine if you’re showing signs of burnout.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. I dread going to work each day.
Disagree
Agree
2. I often don’t really care what happens to my colleagues or customers.
Disagree
Agree
3. I feel dissatisfied with my job more often than not.
Disagree
Agree
4. Starting a new project often feels pointless.
Disagree
Agree
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5. No matter how hard I work, I don’t feel appreciated.
Disagree
Agree
6. Having to interact with people at my job just feels like a burden.
Disagree
Agree
7. The work I do makes a real difference in the world.
Disagree
Agree
8. At the end of the workday, I usually feel completely drained.
Disagree
Agree
9. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished over the course of my career.
Disagree
Agree
10. Even when work is tough, I’m able to stay upbeat.
Disagree
Agree
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11. I often feel incapable of handling the tasks required by my job.
Disagree
Agree
12. It's hard to be there for my loved ones because I’m so drained by work.
Disagree
Agree
13. I’m often dissatisfied with the quality of my work but don’t have the energy to improve it.
Disagree
Agree
14. The frustrations of my job have turned me into a cynical person.
Disagree
Agree
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15. Whenever anyone asks me about my job, all I can do is complain.
Disagree
Agree
16. Being asked to take on a new task fills me with dread.
Disagree
Agree
17. The pressures of my job feel impossible to manage.
Disagree
Agree
18. I often feel like a robot, doing my job without thought.
Disagree
Agree
19. I have control over how I spend my time at work.
Disagree
Agree
20. I quickly feel overwhelmed when a new problem comes up at work.
Disagree
Agree

Who Is This Burnout Test For?

This test is for anyone who may be struggling with stress and is wondering whether it could be characterized as burnout. It is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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How to Get Help with Burnout

Anyone who is struggling with feelings of burnout, or who worries that they are developing compassion fatigue, can benefit greatly from working with a therapist. Find a professional near you on the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

  • C. Maslach, et al., Maslach Burnout Inventory
  • E. Demerouti. Oldenburg Burnout Inventory
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