Emotions · 38 questions · ~10 min · Maslach

Burnout Signal Test

Find out if you're tired — or burning out.

This burnout signal test measures your exhaustion and capacity right now. Your answers become a 0–100 score and a personal reading — a clear first step to understanding your emotions, not a clinical diagnosis.

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What the Burnout Signal test measures

  • Exhaustion
  • Detachment
  • Sense of impact
  • Recovery

The science behind it

Grounded in C. Maslach (1981). The model behind WHO’s recognition of burnout (ICD‑11, 2019) The Burnout Signal test uses original items and measures patterns, never disorders.

Your possible results

The Burnout Signal test sorts your pattern into one of seven result types:

  • Burning Low
  • Running on Empty
  • Behind Glass
  • No Off Switch
  • Muted Impact
  • Stretched Thin
  • Steady Flame

Burnout Signal test — questions

Do I need a card to take the Burnout Signal test?

No. No card is needed to take the Burnout Signal test. You answer the questions first and see where you land at the end.

How long does the Burnout Signal test take?

About 10 minutes. It has 38 questions, and there are no right or wrong answers — you just respond honestly to how each statement fits you.

Is the Burnout Signal test scientifically grounded?

It draws on C. Maslach (1981). The model behind WHO’s recognition of burnout (ICD‑11, 2019) Our items are original; we measure patterns, not disorders.

How accurate are the results?

Your Burnout Signal result is computed only from your own answers on a 0–100 scale — no comparison to strangers, nothing invented. It reflects the patterns you reported, and it is a starting point for self-understanding, not a clinical diagnosis.

Do I need an account to take the Burnout Signal test?

No. You can take the Burnout Signal test right away. Saving your full portrait across assessments is optional and happens after you finish.

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