You are tired before the day starts, and coffee is doing more of the work than it used to.
Tired in a way rest does not fix? See where burnout is showing up
Mornings that start on empty, weekends that no longer help, snapping at people you love, and a feeling that nothing you do is enough can be hard to name. Answer 62 questions about the past month to see which of six areas stand out, whether the strain comes from work, caregiving, or study, then choose what to change first.
- Which of six areas of burnout stand out in your answers
- The real situations from your past month behind each area
- Next steps and questions for a manager or clinician
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Signs that are easy to push through
A day off helps for an evening, then the dread returns on Sunday night.
You still get things done, but you feel numb, short-tempered, and further from the person you were.
You may recognize several of these, one, or none. Putting them in order is the first step to deciding what to change.
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Six areas of burnout, considered separately
Exhaustion and running on empty
Starting the day already depleted, small requests feeling too big, and getting through on autopilot.
Cynicism and distance from your role
Irritation at new requests, doing the minimum, and feeling numb or bitter about work, study, or caregiving that used to matter.
A shrinking sense of effectiveness
Seeing only what is not good enough, doubting your ability after small mistakes, and feeling that nothing is ever enough.
Rest that no longer restores you
Evenings, weekends, and time off that leave you nearly as drained, with your mind still on your responsibilities.
Mental overload and foggy thinking
Forgetting what you meant to do, rereading things, struggling with simple decisions, and feeling jammed by too many demands.
Spillover into home life and health
Less patience at home, dropped plans and hobbies, basic tasks slipping, and stress showing up in your body.
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From running on empty to a clearer next step
Describe the past month
Answer 48 questions on how often experiences happened and 14 questions about your role, health, and needs.
See your preview
See which of the six areas stand out and the answers behind them.
Choose useful detail
Use the free help information or choose the optional paid report for a fuller explanation and next steps.
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Information you can use beyond the result page
A six-area profile of the strain with the answers behind it
Which loads drain you most and what could change first
Conversation notes for a manager, family member, or clinician
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Who this self-check is for
- You are an adult feeling worn down by a job, your own business, caregiving, or study.
- You want to understand what is draining you, whether you are curious, unsure, or preparing for a conversation.
- If you are thinking about harming yourself or feel unable to cope, call or text 988 now; this self-check cannot assess urgent situations.
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Built on how researchers describe burnout
48 questions cover the three features the World Health Organization uses to describe burn-out (exhaustion, mental distance, and reduced effectiveness) plus three areas that shape recovery: rest, mental overload, and spillover into home and health. The questions are original, and this is a self-check, not a diagnosis.
62 questions · 6 areas · About 8–12 minutes
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Questions before you begin
What is burnout?
The World Health Organization describes burn-out as the result of chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, with three features: exhaustion, mental distance or cynicism about your job, and reduced effectiveness. It is classed as an occupational phenomenon, not a medical condition. Many people describe the same pattern in caregiving and study, so this check covers those roles too.
Can this test tell me whether I have burnout?
It shows how often you noticed experiences in six areas over the past month, which areas stand out, and the answers behind each one. There is no single agreed test or cutoff for burnout, and this is not a diagnosis. A clinician can help you understand what is going on and check for conditions that cause similar exhaustion.
Is burnout the same as depression?
No, but they overlap. Research finds that burnout is related to depression and anxiety without being the same thing. Burnout is tied to a particular role, while depression tends to affect every part of life, including things you would normally enjoy. If low mood, hopelessness, or loss of interest lasts most days for two weeks or more, see a clinician.
Could something other than burnout explain my exhaustion?
Yes. Thyroid problems, anemia, sleep apnea, long-term illnesses, depression, anxiety, and medication effects can all cause lasting tiredness. A clinician can check for these, especially if rest does not help or you have physical symptoms.
Does burnout only happen at work?
The WHO definition is limited to work. Many people describe the same pattern while caring for a child or relative with high needs, or while studying under heavy pressure, and caregiver burnout is widely recognized. When you answer, think of the role that takes most of your energy.
Is the test free, and do I need the paid report to get help?
The questions and initial preview are free. You can choose a paid full report to read online and download as a PDF. You never need to buy a report to contact a clinician or a crisis line, or to read the free help information.