What Type of Burnout Do I Have?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How would you best describe yourself?

  • A.
    I work at an unsustainable pace to achieve success
  • B.
    I am bored and unstimulated by my work
  • C.
    I feel helpless in the face of challenges with my work
• 2.
  Lately, you've noticed that ...

  • A.
    You feel demoralized when you have to face another day of work
  • B.
    You feel like you don't have enough opportunities to develop your abilities
  • C.
    You invest more than is healthy in your commitment to your career or work
• 3.
  I wish that ..

  • A.
    I had more mentally challenging assignments and tasks to complete
  • B.
    I had more structure, direction, support or guidance with my work
  • C.
    I didn't overlook my own needs or personal life to fulfill work demands
• 4.
  I would say that I am

  • A.
    Dedicated and committed to my work
  • B.
    Frustrated, uncertain and feel incompetent at my work
  • C.
    Under appreciated and lack room for growth
• 5.
  I have been know to endanger my own well-being to achieve my goals

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 6.
  I feel like my current role is hampering my ability to advance and develop my talents

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 7.
  I often stop trying when work situations don't go as planned

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 8.
  I feel like I am incapable of making any positive difference in my circumstances

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 9.
  I feel like I have lost passion and have become cynical and lethargic

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 10.
  I have driven myself to the point of physical and mental exhaustion

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 11.
  I cope with burnout by 

  • A.
    Venting my emotions and overwhelm to others
  • B.
    Avoiding it by distraction, dissociation and thought suppression
  • C.
    Becoming passive and stop trying
• 12.
  It would help my feel less burned out if

  • A.
    I had more control of my work and circumstances
  • B.
    I was able to separate my self-worth from my work
  • C.
    I could explore my curiosities and interests
• 13.
  What is Your Primary Enneagram Type

  • A.
    Type 1 - The Idealist / Reformer
  • B.
    Type 2 - The Giver / Helper
  • C.
    Type 3 - The Performer / Achiever
  • D.
    Type 4 - The Romantic / Individualist
  • E.
    Type 5 - The Observer / Intellectualist
  • F.
    Type 6 - The Supporter / Loyalist
  • G.
    Type 7 - The Adventurer / Enthusiast
  • H.
    Type 8 - The Protector / Challenger
  • I.
    Type 9 - The Mediator / Peacemaker
  • J.
    I'm not really sure

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Overload Burnout

  Overload Burnout is the most common type of burnout. It occurs when someone works harder and harder, even to the detriment of their well-being, to achieve success or simply keep up with their job or work. When someone has Overload Burnout, they work to the point of physical and mental exhaustion. Overload Burnout is not only associated with jobs, but can also occur with caregivers or entrepreneurs, too. Often those who suffer from Overload Burnout might try to problem-solve, but end up creating more work for themselves, adding to their stress.
• 2.
  Under-Challenged Burnout

  It seems counterintuitive, but Burnout can also occur when someone does too little. Under-Challenged Burnout happens when someone is bored, underappreciated and not stimulated by their work. It happens when someone is constantly doing monotonous and unfulfilling work. When someone is feeling Under-Challenged Burnout, they feel like there are no growth or learning opportunities and they don't have meaningful connection with their work or co-workers.
• 3.
  Neglect Burnout

  Neglect Burnout happens when someone feels helpless and worn-out in the face of challenges. It occurs if when they haven't received enough direction, support, guidance and structure. Often, if someone feels like they can't keep up with expectations or the demands of their work, then will feel incompetent, frustrated and uncertain leading to Neglect Burnout. They often become passive and stop trying to make positive changes in their circumstances.