Free Burnout Assessment Tool — Find Out Where You Stand in 2 Minutes
Burnout is more than being tired. It's the slow, cumulative erosion of energy, motivation and emotional bandwidth — and it often builds silently for months before it becomes obvious. This free 12-question burnout assessment gives you a private, non-clinical read on where you're sitting right now. It's designed for anyone who suspects they're running on fumes but isn't sure how far along they are: professionals, carers, students, parents, medical workers, and anyone whose calendar has been full for too long.
- ›What you'll learn: your burnout risk level across emotional, cognitive and physical signals
- ›How long it takes: about 2 minutes, 12 questions
- ›What to do with results: a clear read and simple next-step guidance based on your band
Why this matters
The WHO recognises burnout as an occupational phenomenon, and research (Maslach, Leiter, and others) has consistently shown that it develops on a spectrum — you don't wake up one morning burned out. You slide into it gradually as small warning signs get normalised.
Catching burnout early is disproportionately valuable. Mild burnout is largely reversible with rest, boundary work and reduced load. Chronic burnout — the kind people ignore for years — is linked to depression, cardiovascular risk, and reduced immune function. A two-minute check-in is a cheap way to catch a trajectory before it entrenches.
How to use your results
If your score is in the low or mild range, treat this as protective information. Notice which questions you answered highest — those are the specific pressure points to address first, not vague "self-care."
If your score is moderate or high, please treat this as a signal to talk to someone: a therapist, GP, or a trusted person in your life. Rest alone often isn't enough at this stage — the structures around you usually need to change too. Bring your top-scoring items into that conversation.
Frequently asked questions
What is a burnout assessment?
A burnout assessment is a structured self-check — usually 10–20 questions — that measures the core signals of burnout: emotional exhaustion, cynicism or detachment, and reduced sense of effectiveness. It's not a clinical diagnosis, but a mirror.
How do I know if I am burned out?
Common signs include waking up already tired, feeling emotionally drained by work you used to enjoy, growing cynicism, physical symptoms without a clear cause, and dreading the next day. If several of these are chronic (weeks, not days), you're likely burning out.
What are the signs of burnout?
The three core dimensions are: emotional exhaustion (feeling depleted), depersonalisation or cynicism (feeling detached from work or people), and reduced accomplishment (feeling nothing you do matters). Physical symptoms — insomnia, headaches, tension — often accompany them.
How is burnout different from stress?
Stress is usually acute and tied to a specific pressure — it resolves when the pressure lifts. Burnout is chronic, systemic, and doesn't lift with a weekend off. Stress makes you feel overloaded. Burnout makes you feel empty.
What should I do if my burnout score is high?
Take it seriously. Talk to a healthcare professional — a therapist or GP is a good starting point. Look at the systemic causes (workload, boundaries, support) not just the symptoms. A week off rarely fixes chronic burnout; sustained change usually does.
Track these patterns over time with Symplia — free to start.