Recovery and resilience

Burnout Test: Four Patterns

Explore energy, distance from work, effectiveness and recovery.

  • 17 questions
  • 6 min
  • Free, no sign-up
  • Self-check

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About this test

The WHO classifies burn-out as an occupational phenomenon related to work. This self-check asks 17 questions about the past month and reports four patterns: energy, distance from work, effectiveness and recovery.

What this test looks at

  • Energy that runs out · 5 statements
  • Distance from the work · 4 statements
  • The sense of getting less done · 4 statements
  • Rest that does not restore · 4 statements
Time
6 minutes
Questions
17
Result
a score for each pattern
Time frame
Answer for the last month at work or study.

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What this test adds

Review four work-related patterns separately and use concrete examples to discuss possible changes with a manager, occupational health service or doctor.

A small next step

For two weeks, note what took the most out of each workday and whether the evening helped you recover. Bring the examples to someone who can discuss workplace changes.

Questions people ask

Is burnout a medical diagnosis?

No; the WHO classifies burn-out in ICD-11 as an occupational phenomenon, not a medical condition.

What is the difference between burnout and depression?

Burn-out is defined in relation to work. Depression can affect many parts of life, and the symptoms can overlap; a clinician can help distinguish them.

Are my answers stored or sent anywhere?

No. The result is calculated in this browser tab. Answers and result text are never sent as analytics properties and are never written to browser storage.

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