Burnout Test
Am I burned out, or just tired? Check your level of work strain, your burnout profile and the parts of your job that are driving it. Anonymous, free, about 10 minutes.
- 9–11 minutes
- 51 questions
- Free, no signup to start
A self-assessment, not a diagnosis. Your answers stay in your browser unless you choose to save them. If you're in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, please contact local emergency services or a crisis line right away.
Your burnout check
Early warning
Some strain is building. This is the easiest point to change course.
Profile: Stretched. Main pressure points: workload and control.
What you'll find out
Your strain level
A burnout index from 0 to 100 with four levels, from low strain to very high, and what each one means for you.
Your burnout profile
Seven profiles, from Energized to Running on Empty, based on which signs are elevated: exhaustion, mental distance, reduced efficacy, focus or emotional strain.
What's driving it
Six areas of work life (workload, control, recognition, support, fairness and meaning) show where your job wears on you and where it protects you.
What to do next
Concrete steps for your level and your pressure points, including what to say to your manager and what to do when your manager is part of the problem.
How it works
Part 1
Burnout signs
22 questions
On how many days in the last four weeks each sign applied to you. Short and concrete, so it stays easy on a tired mind.
Part 2
Recovery and work drivers
26 questions
Whether you can switch off and recharge, and how well six areas of your job fit you.
Part 3
Context
3 questions
How long you have felt this way, whether it is getting better or worse, and how much it affects life outside work.
The seven burnout profiles
Your level says how serious things are. Your profile says what kind of strain you have, which is what makes the next step specific.
Energized
Engaged at work and recovering well.
Under Pressure
Coping, but stretched thin in places.
Stretched
Still caring and pushing hard while the tank empties; a common early stage.
Detached
Energy is there, but the connection to work is fading; often linked to meaning, fairness or recognition.
Doubting
Questioning your own competence; often linked to little feedback or unclear expectations.
On Edge
Tense, reactive and foggy while still functioning; often an early overload stage, sometimes a sign of anxiety rather than burnout.
Running on Empty
The classic burnout pattern: drained and pulling away.
Your summary is free. So is the full report.
See your executive summary straight away. Create a free account to unlock the detailed report and keep your result.
Executive summary
No signup
- Your burnout index and strain level
- Your burnout profile and first step
- What to do now at your level
- Help and crisis contacts, always
Full report
Free account
- All five burnout signs and your recovery
- Your pressure points across six areas of work life
- A personal step and a conversation starter for each
- Duration and trend
- Retake tracking to see if things improve
Based on the WHO definition of burnout
The World Health Organization describes burnout as the result of chronic workplace stress that hasn’t been successfully managed, with three dimensions: exhaustion, mental distance from the job, and reduced professional efficacy. This test measures all three, plus cognitive and emotional strain.
Symptoms and causes are measured separately. That is why the result doesn’t stop at “you are stressed” but shows which parts of your job to change first.
The four levels: low strain (0–29), early warning (30–54), high strain (55–74), very high strain (75–100).
This test is a self-assessment for information and reflection, not a medical diagnosis. Exhaustion, concentration problems and low mood can have many causes, including depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and physical conditions. If your symptoms are strong or lasting, please talk to a doctor.
Questions and answers
How do I know if I am burned out?
Burnout typically shows as lasting exhaustion, growing distance or cynicism toward your job, and a sense of getting less done. This test checks how often those signs showed up in the last four weeks and how long they have lasted. It is a self-assessment, not a diagnosis; if your symptoms are strong or lasting, talk to a doctor.
Is the burnout test anonymous?
Yes. You don’t need an account, and your answers are processed in your browser. Nothing is stored on our servers unless you create an account and explicitly choose to save your result, and you can delete it at any time.
How long does the burnout test take?
About 9 to 11 minutes for 51 questions. You can pause at any point and pick up where you left off in the same browser.
What is the difference between stress and burnout?
Stress is a response to pressure and usually eases when the pressure does. Burnout develops when stress stays high for months without enough recovery, and it adds mental distance and reduced efficacy to the exhaustion.
Will my employer see my results?
No. Individual results are never passed to employers. The test is not meant for employment decisions.
How often should I retake it?
Every 4 to 6 weeks, or after a big change at work. With a free account you can keep your results and see the trend.
Ten quiet minutes to check in with yourself.
Anonymous and free. Your level and profile appear the moment you finish.