Are You Showing Signs Of Burnout?
Please note that this quiz is not a clinical diagnostic instrument and is provided for educational purposes. It merely identifies some of the more common symptoms of burnout. If you have any concerns about your state of emotional health, you should consult with a mental health professional.
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I feel tired or sluggish much of the time, even when I’m getting enough sleep.
- A.
Never
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Seldom
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Sometimes
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Often
- E.
Always
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- 2.
I find that I am easily annoyed by other people’s demands and stories about their daily activities.
- A.
Never
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Seldom
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Sometimes
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Often
- E.
Always
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- 3.
I feel detached, and like I don’t really care about the problems and needs of other people.
- A.
Never
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Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 4.
I am having more and more trouble being interested in my work.
- A.
Never
- B.
Seldom
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Sometimes
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Often
- E.
Always
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- 5.
I feel sad.
- A.
Never
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Seldom
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Sometimes
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Often
- E.
Always
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- 6.
I have become absent-minded. I forget appointments, deadlines and personal possessions.
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Never
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Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 7.
I find myself avoiding people and don’t even enjoy being around close friends and family members.
- A.
Never
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Seldom
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Sometimes
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Often
- E.
Always
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- 8.
I feel drained, and even routine activities feel like an effort.
- A.
Never
- B.
Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 9.
I’ve been experiencing physical problems like stomachaches, headaches, lingering colds, and general aches and pains.
- A.
Never
- B.
Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 10.
I have sleeping problems (e.g., trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, trouble waking up, nightmares, etc)
- A.
Never
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Seldom
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Sometimes
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Often
- E.
Always
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- 11.
I have difficulty making decisions.
- A.
Never
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Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 12.
I feel burdened by responsibilities and pressures.
- A.
Never
- B.
Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 13.
I have little enthusiasm for work and when I think about my work my feelings are mostly negative.
- A.
Never
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Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 14.
At work, I consistently fall short of expectations that I have for myself, or that others have for me. I’m less efficient than I feel I should be.
- A.
Never
- B.
Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 15.
I’ve been eating more (or less), smoking more cigarettes, or using more alcohol or drugs.
- A.
Never
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Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 16.
I feel like I can’t solve the problems assigned to me at work.
- A.
Never
- B.
Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 17.
I feel like my work is insignificant and doesn’t really make a difference.
- A.
Never
- B.
Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 18.
I feel “used” and unappreciated at work.
- A.
Never
- B.
Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 19.
I get easily frustrated and irritable over small inconveniences.
- A.
Never
- B.
Seldom
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Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 20.
I have trouble concentrating and completing tasks at work.
- A.
Never
- B.
Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 21.
I feel like I have too much (or too little) to do at work.
- A.
Never
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Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 22.
I work long hours (more than ten a day) or do not have at least one day off work each week.
- A.
Never
- B.
Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 23.
I find myself involved with conflicts with coworkers or family members.
- A.
Never
- B.
Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 24.
I have trouble caring about whether I complete my work or do it well.
- A.
Never
- B.
Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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- 25.
I feel like my supervisor and coworkers are largely incompetent and not doing their jobs well.
- A.
Never
- B.
Seldom
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Often
- E.
Always
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Nov 17, 2011Quiz Created by
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