Burnout Risk
Assessment
ASSESSMENT & DISCOVERY TOOLS
An 18-item self-assessment for identifying the patterns
that lead to burnout before they become a crisis.
ASSESSMENT & DISCOVERY TOOLS
An 18-item self-assessment for identifying the patterns
that lead to burnout before they become a crisis.
Most leaders who are burning out do not recognize it as burnout. They describe it as being busy, behind, responsible, or under pressure. The symptoms — exhaustion that sleep does not fix, the inability to disengage from work mentally, difficulty saying no even when the cost is obvious — tend to be framed as features of the job, not signals about the person in it.
This assessment surfaces those signals in a structured way. The 18 items cover the behavioral and psychological patterns most consistently associated with burnout risk: cognitive overload, boundary erosion, physical neglect, and the belief that everything depends on doing it yourself. None of these items in isolation is alarming. The pattern across all 18 is what this tool is designed to reveal.
Most leaders score differently than they expect. Some rate themselves lower risk than the reality of their daily experience would suggest — because they have normalized the symptoms. Others rate themselves higher, which is useful data about how they are experiencing their situation regardless of external indicators.
Complete the assessment honestly, not aspirationally. The score is most useful when it reflects current experience, not the standard you are working toward.
Rate each statement based on your experience over the past 30 days.
| # | Statement | SA | A | N | D | SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I have little or no control over my work life. | |||||
| 2 | I feel anxious or stressed at work most of the time. | |||||
| 3 | I no longer have hobbies or personal interests outside of work. | |||||
| 4 | Family members or close friends have complained about my unavailability. | |||||
| 5 | I rarely take breaks during the workday. | |||||
| 6 | I often eat at my desk or while working. | |||||
| 7 | I frequently feel overwhelmed by my workload. | |||||
| 8 | I have not taken a full vacation in over a year. | |||||
| 9 | I feel guilty when I am not working or being productive. | |||||
| 10 | I often feel exhausted, even after a full night of sleep. | |||||
| 11 | I think about work even when I am supposed to be relaxing. | |||||
| 12 | I find it very difficult to say no to additional responsibilities. | |||||
| 13 | I consistently work longer hours than I intend to. | |||||
| 14 | I struggle to take care of my own health and basic needs. | |||||
| 15 | My workspace and tasks feel disorganized or out of control. | |||||
| 16 | I feel like I have to do everything myself — I cannot delegate. | |||||
| 17 | I procrastinate on important tasks even when the deadline is near. | |||||
| 18 | I feel the need to constantly prove my value or worth at work. |
SA = Strongly Agree A = Agree N = Neutral D = Disagree SD = Strongly Disagree
| Score | Indicator |
|---|---|
| 1 – 6 | Low risk. Current patterns are largely sustainable. Identify and protect what is working. |
| 7 – 12 | Moderate risk. Burnout patterns are forming. Intentional change is needed now, before the situation escalates. |
| 13 – 18 | High risk. Significant burnout indicators present. Address these patterns as a priority — with your coach and, where needed, with your organization. |
Look at the items you rated Strongly Agree. Pick the one that feels most within your control to change. What is one concrete adjustment — in behavior, structure, or expectation — that you could make in the next two weeks? What has been stopping you from making it?
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