Exhaustion hits everyone. But there’s a difference between needing rest and being burned out.
Burnout isn’t just tiredness—it’s chronic emotional and physical depletion that doesn’t recover with sleep or a weekend off. Left unchecked, it affects your health, relationships, and career.
This 10-question assessment helps you understand where you actually stand—so you know whether you need rest, a reset, or real intervention.
Am I Burned Out or Just Tired?
Feeling exhausted doesn’t always mean the same thing. This quick assessment helps you understand whether you’re dealing with normal fatigue—or something deeper that needs attention.
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Your Result
Score: 0/40
Disclaimer: This quiz is for self-reflection only and is not a medical diagnosis. If you’re struggling, please speak with a healthcare professional.
What Your Results Mean
✅ Just Tired (Score: 10-17)
You’re experiencing normal fatigue—the kind that rest actually fixes. Your energy tank is low, but your relationship with work and life is still healthy. A few nights of good sleep, some boundaries, and intentional recovery should bring you back.
Focus on: Sleep quality, hydration, movement, and scheduling genuine downtime.
⚠️ Warning Zone (Score: 18-28)
You’re showing early burnout signals. Not a crisis yet—but a clear sign that your current pace isn’t sustainable. The emotional fatigue, reduced motivation, and physical tension you’re feeling tend to escalate without changes.
Focus on: Identifying your biggest energy drains, setting one firm boundary, and talking to someone you trust.
🔥 Burnout Likely (Score: 29-40)
This goes beyond tired. Burnout is chronic exhaustion combined with cynicism, detachment, and reduced effectiveness. It doesn’t fix itself with a vacation. Recovery requires real changes—and often support.
Focus on: Speaking with a professional, reducing commitments where possible, and prioritizing small daily recovery actions over big fixes.
Burnout vs. Tiredness: Key Differences
| Tired | Burned Out | |
|---|---|---|
| Recovery | Rest helps | Rest doesn’t help |
| Duration | Days to weeks | Months or longer |
| Emotions | Low energy | Cynicism, detachment, emptiness |
| Work feelings | “I need a break” | “What’s the point?” |
| Physical signs | Occasional | Chronic (headaches, tension, illness) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this quiz a medical diagnosis?
No. This is a self-awareness tool based on common burnout indicators. If your results concern you, speak with a healthcare professional.
Can burnout go away on its own?
Rarely. Unlike tiredness, burnout requires active intervention—changes to workload, boundaries, mindset, or environment. Ignoring it typically makes it worse.
How long does burnout recovery take?
It varies. Mild burnout may improve in weeks with consistent changes. Severe burnout can take months. The key is starting recovery before you hit bottom.
What causes burnout?
Common causes include chronic overwork, lack of control, unclear expectations, insufficient reward or recognition, toxic environments, and values mismatch. It’s rarely just “working too hard.”
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