Burnout Severity Assessment — Free Test | Modern Vitality Hub
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Discover how close you are to burnout in under 3 minutes.
12 questions · ~3 minutes · 100% private, nothing is uploaded or stored on a server
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Why this matters:
YOUR RESULT
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Burnout Heatmap
Five dimensions, not just one number.
Your Burnout Type
Primary Driver
Protective Habits Score
Habits currently working in your favour — sleep, recovery, boundaries, motivation and enjoyment.
Burnout Trend
Lifestyle Wheel
A quick visual snapshot across six everyday levers (estimated from your answers).
Recovery Priority List
Based on your specific answers, not generic advice.
Recovery Checklist
Only the items most relevant to your results are shown.
Burnout vs. Temporary Stress
Burnout vs. Depression: What's the Difference?
Burnout and depression share overlapping symptoms — this table is educational only and is not a way to tell them apart on your own.
| Feature | More typical of burnout | More typical of depression |
|---|---|---|
| Cause pattern | Tied to a specific role, workload, or situation | Not always tied to one clear situational cause |
| Mood outside that context | Often improves during time off or holidays | Tends to persist across most settings and time |
| Self-worth | Usually intact, though confidence at work may dip | Often includes persistent low self-worth or guilt |
| Outlook | Frustration or cynicism about work specifically | Pervasive hopelessness about the future in general |
| Physical symptoms | Fatigue, tension, poor sleep tied to workload | Can include appetite/sleep changes unrelated to workload |
If low mood, hopelessness, or loss of interest persists most days for two weeks or more — regardless of workload or time off — please speak with a doctor or mental health professional.
Recovery Timeline
If nothing changes
Symptoms like exhaustion, detachment, and reduced motivation may gradually intensify over the coming weeks.
If you prioritise sleep, recovery & boundaries
Many people notice small improvements in energy and mood within a few weeks of consistent change.
Educational only — individual recovery time varies widely and depends on many factors this tool cannot measure.
Your 7-Day Burnout Reset Plan
Recommended Reading For You
Save Your Results
Not account-based — nothing is uploaded anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I burned out or just tired?
Ordinary tiredness usually lifts after a good night's sleep or a weekend off. Burnout tends to persist even after rest and typically comes with three extra signs: emotional exhaustion, a sense of detachment or cynicism, and reduced motivation or effectiveness. If rest alone isn't restoring you, and this has been going on for weeks, it points more toward burnout than simple tiredness.
How accurate is this assessment?
This tool is inspired by concepts from established occupational burnout research, but it is a simplified, educational self-reflection tool — not a validated clinical instrument, and it does not diagnose any condition. Treat your result as a starting point for reflection, not a medical conclusion.
How often should I retake it?
Every 2–4 weeks is a reasonable rhythm if you're actively working on recovery, since burnout symptoms shift gradually rather than day to day. Retaking it too frequently won't show meaningful change.
Can burnout go away?
Yes. Burnout is generally understood as a response to chronic, unmanaged stress — and outcomes typically improve when the underlying drivers (workload, recovery time, boundaries, sense of purpose) are addressed, sometimes with support from a manager, workplace, or professional.
What causes burnout?
Occupational research points to a mismatch between demands and resources — commonly unmanageable workload, lack of control, insufficient reward or recognition, breakdown of community or support, unfairness, and a conflict between personal values and the work itself.
Can stress cause burnout?
Yes — burnout is generally understood as the end point of prolonged, unmanaged stress rather than a separate, unrelated problem. Short-term stress that never gets a chance to resolve is one of the most common pathways into burnout.
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