If work feels heavier than it used to, you’re not alone, and you’re not imagining it.
A lot of people assume that feeling drained, frustrated, or disconnected automatically means burnout. Sometimes it does. But often, those feelings are a signal that something about the work itself is no longer a good fit. For example, the expectations, the values, the workload, or how your strengths are being used.
In other words, burnout is rarely random.
It’s information.
This short quiz is designed to help you pause and ask a more useful question:
Is this burnout or is something about my work no longer working for me right now?
Please Note: This quiz is for reflection and career clarity only.
I’m a career and leadership coach, not a licensed mental health clinician, and this tool isn’t meant to diagnose burnout or any mental health condition. If you’re experiencing ongoing or severe distress, support from a licensed mental health professional is encouraged.