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Free burnout quiz

Am I burnt out? A 10-question check-in

Burnout rarely announces itself. It shows up as the Sunday dread, the short temper with people you love, the tiredness that a weekend no longer fixes. If you are asking whether you are burnt out, that question is worth taking seriously.

Answer each question for the last month. It takes about two minutes, your answers stay in your browser, and nothing is saved or sent.

Question 1

1.I wake up tired, even after a full night's sleep.

Question 2

2.I feel dread on Sunday evenings or before the day starts.

Question 3

3.Things I used to care about now feel like one more task.

Question 4

4.I snap at people I love over small things, and feel guilty after.

Question 5

5.I find it hard to rest without feeling lazy or behind.

Question 6

6.I am the person everyone relies on, and no one asks how I am.

Question 7

7.I get headaches, stomach trouble, tight shoulders or keep getting sick.

Question 8

8.I feel numb, flat or like I am just going through the motions.

Question 9

9.I keep saying yes to things I don't have room for.

Question 10

10.I fantasise about disappearing, quitting or getting on a plane alone.

Questions people ask

Is this quiz a diagnosis?

No. It is a reflection tool to help you notice patterns. Burnout is not a formal diagnosis, and only a conversation with a licensed professional can tell you what is going on for you.

What is the difference between burnout and depression?

They overlap. Burnout is usually tied to a role — work, caregiving, being the dependable one — and eases when the load changes. Depression tends to follow you everywhere. If you are not sure which you are dealing with, a therapist can help you sort it out.

Are my answers saved?

No. Your answers are scored in your browser and are not stored or sent anywhere.

Can therapy help with burnout?

Yes. Therapy helps you see what is draining you, set limits without drowning in guilt and rebuild rest into a life that has had none. Rubina sees clients in person in New York City and online across New York State.

Written by Rubina K. Singh, LCSW, CASAC-2. In a crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.