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Free online burnout test
12 questions, 2-3 minutes and an instant result. If you like, we'll email it to you. It is for guidance only and doesn't replace a professional assessment.
Start the testWhat is burnout, and why is it important to diagnose it early?
It is characterised by three main dimensions: extreme exhaustion, depersonalization or cynicism towards work, and decreased professional efficiency.
Early diagnosis of burnout is critical because burnout not only affects your work performance but can have serious consequences for your physical and mental health. Burnout is associated with cardiovascular problems, sleep disorders, a weakened immune system, anxiety, depression, and even thoughts of quitting altogether. Many people live with burnout symptoms for months or years, thinking it is "normal stress" from work, which allows the problem to be chronicled.
A burnout test enables you to quickly identify whether the burnout you experience is part of normal work fatigue or if you have entered a burnout phase that requires urgent intervention. Acknowledging the problem is the first step towards recovering your well-being and work-life balance.
What are the most common symptoms of burnout?
Burnout manifests itself in multiple areas of your life, with symptoms that go beyond work fatigue. Many people describe deep fatigue that persists even after a vacation.
It is common to experience anticipation anxiety on Sunday nights or to feel dread at the thought of going to work.
On a behavioral level, burnout causes social isolation both at and outside work, extreme procrastination on work tasks, marked declines in performance and productivity, increased absenteeism from work, abandonment of activities previously enjoyed outside work, dependence on substances such as alcohol, coffee, or medications to function, and depersonalization in dealing with clients, patients, or colleagues. If you experience several of these symptoms persistently for more than three months, it is crucial to seek professional help.
Take the burnout test now.
Think about your work over the last few months. How often do the following happen to you?
This result is for guidance only and is not a diagnosis. If you'd like to better understand what's going on and know what to do, book a first appointment with our team: in person in Valencia or online from anywhere in Spain, with no waiting lists.
What does the burnout test measure?
This test brings together 12 questions, developed by our team, about the three classic dimensions of burnout: emotional exhaustion, detachment or cynicism toward work, and the feeling that you're not performing or that your work isn't worthwhile. Score from 0 to 48 and guide your risk level.
It is a guidance tool: it does not replace the assessment of a professional nor is it a diagnosis.
How to interpret the results?
No burnout risk
Your symptoms are minimal and match the normal tiredness associated with work. Although you may feel occasional stress, you have enough resources to handle it and keep your motivation and energy for your tasks. Recommendation: keep up healthy work-life balance habits, set clear boundaries between your personal and working life, and practise stress-management techniques as prevention.
Mild burnout risk
You are starting to experience some symptoms of exhaustion, cynicism or reduced effectiveness related to work. Although you are still functioning well, these signs show that your resources are under strain. Recommendation: this is the ideal time to act preventively. Review your workload, improve your self-care strategies, set firmer boundaries and consider seeing a professional to build coping resources before the situation gets worse.
Moderate burnout risk
You are experiencing significant burnout symptoms that are affecting your work performance, health and wellbeing. Exhaustion is frequent, you have developed cynical attitudes towards work and you feel your effectiveness has dropped noticeably. Recommendation: it is important to act as a priority.
High risk of burnout / Severe burnout
You are experiencing severe burnout, with extreme exhaustion, marked depersonalisation and a sense of total ineffectiveness. Your physical and mental health are seriously compromised. Recommendation: you need urgent support.
Psychologists specialising in burnout · Vivaldi Clinic
We are a team of health psychologists in Valencia that also serves online throughout Spain. We specialize in diagnostic evaluation and neurodivergence, trauma, childhood and youth, anxiety and depression, and we work with psychiatrists and nutritionists to make your care comprehensive.
First visit in person or online, no waiting lists. If you don't know where to start, we'll walk you through the whole process.
Frequently asked questions about the burnout test
How long do I need to take a burnout test?
Very little: 12 questions, answered in 2-3 minutes. When you're done, you'll see your result on the screen and, if you want, we'll send it to your email.
What should I do after I get the results of the burnout test?
The test results include specific recommendations based on your risk level. If the result indicates no burnout, we suggest that you maintain your current work-life balance strategies as a preventative measure. You can easily contact us via WhatsApp, phone or email.
Is the burnout test reliable?
It's an orientation questionnaire that our team has developed based on the most studied dimensions of burnout. It's not a validated tool or a diagnosis, but it gives you a first glimpse of your situation and whether it's worth asking for help.
Is burnout normal?
Although burnout has become alarmingly common, especially after the pandemic and with the rise of remote work with no clear boundaries, it should not be considered "normal" or acceptable. Just because it's frequent doesn't mean it's inevitable or that you have to resign yourself to it. We all have limits, and recognizing them is healthy. Burnout deserves to be taken seriously and addressed at both individual and organizational levels.
Can burnout be cured?
Unlike other psychological disorders, burnout is not "cured" by individual therapy alone if the work conditions that caused it remain unchanged. The bottom line is that complete recovery is possible when both the personal and organizational factors that contributed to burnout are addressed.
How do I know if what I have is burnout or depression or anxiety?
Distinguishing between burnout, depression and anxiety can be complex because they often coexist and share symptoms such as exhaustion, difficulty concentrating and irritability. However, there are important differences. Burnout is specifically linked to the work context: symptoms are focused on work, improve during holidays (albeit temporarily) and the person may function relatively well in other areas of their life. Anxiety is characterized by excessive worry, anticipation of threats, and physical symptoms of activation, which may or may not be work-related. A professional evaluation is essential for an accurate differential diagnosis.
When should I see a psychologist for burnout?
You don't need to wait until you're completely burned out; early intervention is much more effective.