Burnout Quiz

Mark each statement as truthfully as possible.

I wake up in the morning and dread the day.

I am overwhelmed by all the tasks I need to accomplish for the people who count on me.

I have health problems of my own that seem to be getting worse (for example, high blood pressure, stomachaches, headaches).

I am using alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine, and/or sleeping pills or other medications more than I have in the past.

I have put off going to the doctor for my own health issues.

It feels like all of my time is spent attending to the needs of others. I have no time to pursue leisure activities that give me pleasure.

My thoughts are always about my responsibilities.

My sleep patterns have changed (I now sleep fitfully, or I sleep much more than before).

My eating patterns have changed (I have lost my appetite, or I eat more food than usual).

I am more irritable and short tempered with others.

I am having trouble concentrating, staying focused, or remembering things.

I have lost interest in activities that used to give me pleasure.

I feel tired or exhausted much of the time.

I no longer spend time with friends. I have become rather isolated.

I feel helpless or hopeless.