Self-Test 2026

Burnout Test: Do I Have Burnout?

By MentraNova Redactie Published · Updated

Wondering if you have burnout? Go through these 15 signals and discover if you need help.

Note: This test is not a medical diagnosis. It's a tool to recognize signals. For an official diagnosis, consult a doctor.

How Does This Test Work?

Go through the 15 questions below. Count how many statements apply to you in the past month. Be honest with yourself.

The 15 Signs of Burnout

1I feel extremely tired, even after a night's sleep

Rest no longer helps restore my energy.

2I dread the work week and feel resistance

Sunday evening I already get stressed about Monday.

3I feel cynical or negative about my work

"I don't care anymore" or "what does it matter."

4I perform worse than before

I make more mistakes and can't reach my normal level.

5I have trouble concentrating

My thoughts wander, I can't focus.

6I get irritated more quickly than normal

Small things make me angry or frustrated.

7I have physical complaints (headaches, muscle pain, stomach)

Without a clear medical cause.

8I sleep poorly or restlessly

Difficulty falling asleep, waking up, overthinking at night.

9I withdraw from colleagues and social activities

I avoid contact and want to be alone.

10I have no more energy for hobbies or friends

After work I'm depleted and don't want anything.

11I feel overwhelmed by tasks that used to be normal

Even simple things feel like too much.

12I feel like I'm falling short or failing

Nothing is good enough, I don't meet expectations.

13I procrastinate on tasks I used to just do

Procrastination has increased.

14I think about quitting or calling in sick

Just the thought of work causes stress.

15I feel emotionally "empty" or numb

I function on autopilot.

Interpreting Your Score

0-4
Normal stress, stay alert
5-9
Increased risk - take action
10-15
High risk - seek help

What Now?

Score 5-9: You're at risk for burnout. Take measures: set boundaries, take rest, consider coaching.

Score 10+: You likely already have burnout symptoms. Seek professional help from a doctor or burnout coach.

Don't wait until you collapse. Early intervention prevents long-term absence.

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