Take The Burnout Test

Take the Burnout Test

We rarely see burnout coming. It builds quietly, hidden behind long days, constant demands, and the feeling that we “just need to push through.” 

By the time we notice, we’re already deep in exhaustion or feeling detached from work and life.

Recognising the signs early is critical. Recovery is possible, but it requires honesty, courage, and often some tough choices about how we use our time and energy.

This self-check is designed to help you pause, reflect, and assess how close burnout might be for you right now.

Tick each statement that applies to you:

BODY

__ I don’t regularly get at least 6-7 hours of sleep, and I often wake up  feeling tired.

__ I frequently skip breakfast, or I settle for something that isn’t nutritious.

__ I don’t regularly work out as much as my doctor recommends (typically 3-4x/week).

__ I don’t take regular breaks during the day to move my body, or I often eat lunch at my desk (if I eat it at all).

EMOTIONS

__ I frequently find myself feeling irritable, impatient, or anxious at work.

__ I don’t have enough time with my family and loved ones, and when I’m with them,   I’m not always really with them.

__ I have too little time for the activities that I most deeply enjoy.

__ I don’t stop frequently enough to express my appreciation to others or to savor my accomplishments and blessings.

SPIRIT

__ I don’t spend enough time at work doing what I do best.

__ There are significant gaps between what I say is most important to me in my life and how I actually allocate my time and energy.

__ My decisions at work are more often influenced by external demands than by a strong, clear sense of my own purpose.

__ I don’t invest enough time and energy in making a positive difference to others or to the world.

MIND

__ I have difficulty focusing on one thing for extended periods of time.

__ I spend much of my day reacting to immediate crises and demands rather than focusing on activities with longer-term value and high leverage.

__ I don’t take enough time for reflection, strategizing, and creative thinking.

__ I work almost every weekend, and I almost never take work–free time off.

What did you score?

0–3: Burnout is in the far distance and healthy habits will help keep it that way.

4–10: Burnout is approaching if no action is taken. Now is the time to reset.

11+: Recovery is needed. It’s time to make space to heal and rebuild.

What Next?

If your score has surprised you, don’t ignore it. Burnout doesn’t go away on its own, it asks for attention and change.

That change might mean creating healthier boundaries, adjusting how you lead, or finding new ways to recharge. For some, it means working with a coach to build resilience and reset how they show up at work and in life.

If this resonates, I’d encourage you to talk it through. Burnout is tough, but with support, you can find your way back to energy, purpose, and balance.

Contact me if you’d like to start a conversation about how coaching can help. 

I offer executive coaching in London and across the UK.