Professional Burnout Self-Screener

You don’t have to be falling apart to be burning out.
Sometimes burnout shows up as numbness. Sometimes as quiet dread. Sometimes as a slow leak of patience, energy, and care. You keep moving because you have to—but something is fraying underneath.

This self-check is here to help you notice what’s happening, without judgment or pressure.
There’s no diagnosis here. No commitment. Just a chance to pause, take stock, and see if your system is asking for support.

It takes about 3 minutes. You can finish, review your results, and we will offer you some possible next steps.

DIrections: There are no wrong answers—only what is true for you right now. Take your time and reflect carefully on how you’ve been feeling over the past 30 to 60 days. This is your chance to slow down and check in with yourself.

When you finish, you’ll see your score immediately. From there, you can choose whether to continue or step away. Your responses are completely anonymous, and no scores will be saved.

Professional Burnout Screener

Part 1

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
1. I often struggle to focus or complete tasks at work
2. I feel disconnected from the purpose or meaning of my work.
3. I notice I am more cynical or emotionally distant from my work than I used to be.
4. I feel emotionally exhausted or easily overwhelmed.
5. I find myself becoming more irritable or impatient, even over small things.
6. I rarely experience feelings of joy, excitement, or emotional ease.
7. I feel physically drained, even after resting or sleeping.
8. I have noticed more frequent headaches, body aches, or digestive issues.
9. My sleep feels disrupted, unsatisfying, or out of rhythm.
10. I experience brain fog or have trouble concentrating.

Part 2

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
11. I often forget details or make more mistakes than I used to.
12. My thoughts feel scattered, racing, or hard to slow down.
13. I feel withdrawn or disconnected from people who matter to me.
14. I have less patience or empathy in my close relationships.
15. I feel like people around me don't fully understand what I’m going through.
16. I often neglect basic self-care like eating well, moving my body, or tending to hygiene.
17. I rely more on substances like caffeine, alcohol, sugar, or screens to get through the day.
18. I’ve stopped doing hobbies or activities that I used to enjoy.
19. I question whether I am competent or effective in my work.
20. I often feel like I am failing, no matter how much I do.

Part 3

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
21. My sense of who I am feels almost entirely tied to my professional role.
22. I have a hard time saying no, even when I know I need to.
23. I regularly take on more than is reasonable for one person.
24. I feel guilty when I try to protect my time or energy.
25. I struggle to find meaning or value in my work right now.
26. I feel stuck, like I have no good options to make a change.
27. I no longer feel passionate or excited about my profession.
28. I overwork to prove my worth or avoid uncomfortable feelings.
29. I frequently turn to distractions like social media, shopping, or binge-watching to cope.
30. I sometimes numb out with substances or compulsive behaviors to get through the day.

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