The Burnout Radar Quiz

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Quiz Questions

1.
I wake up feeling unmotivated or dreading the workday—without a clear reason.
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- A.
  Never: I feel energized and ready to take on the day.
- B.
  Rarely: Occasionally I wake up a bit off, but I bounce back quickly.
- C.
  Sometimes: I have a few “off” mornings each week.
- D.
  Often: I dread the workday more than I look forward to it.
- E.
  Constantly: Every morning feels heavy and uninspiring.
2.
I feel emotionally flat or disconnected from work I used to care deeply about.
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  Never: I’m fully engaged and emotionally invested
- B.
  Rarely: It happens, but I can usually reconnect quickly.
- C.
  Sometimes: My engagement fluctuates depending on the day.
- D.
  Often: I feel like I’m phoning it in more than I’d like to admit.
- E.
  Constantly: I feel numb and indifferent—almost like I’m not even there.
3.
I push through work even when my mind and body are telling me to rest.
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- A.
  Never: I listen to my body and take breaks when needed.
- B.
  Occasionally I push through, but I make up for it later.
- C.
  Sometimes: I override my needs a few times a week.
- D.
  Often: I work past exhaustion regularly.
- E.
  Constantly: I ignore all signals—breaks feel like a luxury I can’t afford.
4.
I feel like no matter how much I do, it’s never enough.
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  Never: I feel satisfied with what I accomplish.
- B.
  Rarely: Sometimes I want to do more, but I know when enough is enough.
- C.
  Sometimes: I feel this pressure on busy days or during major deadlines.
- D.
  Often: I constantly question if I’m doing enough to be successful.
- E.
  Constantly: I live with a sense of failure or inadequacy, no matter how hard I try.
5.
I’m more irritable or reactive than usual in work situations.
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  Never: I feel emotionally steady, even during challenges.
- B.
  Rarely: I get triggered, but I recover fast.
- C.
  Sometimes: I notice it when things pile up.
- D.
  Often: I’m snappier and less patient than I want to be.
- E.
  Constantly: I’m walking around irritated, even when nothing specific is wrong.
6.
I have trouble focusing or making decisions that used to come easily.
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  Never: My clarity and focus are sharp.
- B.
  Rarely: Occasionally I lose focus, but I recover quickly.
- C.
  Sometimes: I have more brain fog than I’d like.
- D.
  Often: It’s a struggle to concentrate or make confident choices.
- E.
  Constantly: I feel mentally scattered and indecisive almost every day.
7.
I avoid emotionally demanding tasks—like giving feedback or leading tough conversations.
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  Never: I approach these moments with clarity and courage.
- B.
  Rarely: I hesitate, but I always follow through.
- C.
  Sometimes: I put them off until I feel more ready.
- D.
  Often: I delay or delegate these tasks to avoid the stress.
- E.
  Constantly: I avoid them entirely—they feel overwhelming or draining.
8.
I feel like I’m just going through the motions at work.
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  Never: I’m fully present and engaged in what I do.
- B.
  Rarely: There are slow days, but I usually feel purposeful.
- C.
  Sometimes: Some days feel meaningful, others feel mechanical.
- D.
  Often: I’m coasting—I show up, but my heart isn’t in it.
- E.
  Constantly: I feel like a robot. It’s just task after task with no meaning.
9.
I no longer feel proud of my work—even when I achieve something meaningful.
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  Never: I feel proud and fulfilled by what I accomplish.
- B.
  Rarely: Sometimes I forget to celebrate, but I still feel good about my impact.
- C.
  Sometimes: Wins feel muted or fleeting lately.
- D.
  Often: I achieve, but it doesn’t feel satisfying.
- E.
  Constantly: Nothing feels like a win anymore. It’s all just… meh.
10.
I don’t have time or space to think strategically or creatively.
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  Never: I have dedicated time to think, create, and lead with intention.
- B.
  Rarely: It gets tight sometimes, but I make space for deeper thinking.
- C.
  Sometimes: Strategic time gets pushed aside, but I try to reclaim it.
- D.
  Often: I’m too busy reacting to think long-term.
- E.
  Constantly: My brain is in survival mode—there’s no space for big-picture thinking.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You’re Burnout-Proof (For Now!)
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You’ve found a healthy rhythm in your leadership. You are energized more often than not, maintain perspective in high-stress moments, and feel aligned with your work’s purpose. You may be busy, but you’re not overwhelmed. Importantly, you’re self-aware enough to monitor your limits before they become liabilities.Your brain is likely operating from a regulated place, allowing for clear thinking, strategic focus, and emotional steadiness.Example: Think of a showrunner who just wrapped a high-pressure series finale. Instead of immediately jumping to the next thing, she carves out time to reflect, recover, and intentionally reconnect with what brings her creative joy. That’s burnout prevention in action.But here’s the caution: High achievers are often on the edge of burnout before they even realize it. Just because you’re managing well today doesn't mean you're fully insulated from tomorrow’s stressors.What to Do Next:Audit your calendar: Are you making enough space for deep work and recharge? Protect it like it’s sacred. Because it is.Check your inner dialogue: Are you being kind to yourself or secretly driven by perfectionism?Make micro-adjustments: Celebrate your capacity and be willing to change what no longer works, even if it once did.Revisit your purpose: Staying burnout-proof isn’t just about stress management, it’s about meaning alignment.You don’t have to wait until you're in crisis to focus on your leadership.The Excel Leadership Coaching program is designed not just to fix burnout but to future-proof your leadership by aligning how you lead with how you’re wired to thrive.Let’s explore what’s possible when you lead with clarity, strength, and sustainability.Book your free 30-minute consultation now — because the best leaders invest before they break down.
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Caution Zone: Early Burnout Signs
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You’re starting to experience burnout symptoms...diminished motivation, disrupted focus, and emotional fatigue. You may still be high-performing, but it’s costing you more energy than it should. The warning lights are blinking.Burnout at this stage is sneaky. You may be telling yourself, “This is just a rough patch,” but if the rough patch lasts more than a few weeks, it’s a pattern, not a moment.Example: Imagine a VP of Talent who still hits every deliverable but dreads every Monday. She’s going through the motions. She tells herself she’s “just tired,” but the spark she once had? Gone. That slow disconnection is how burnout begins.What to Do Next:Start saying no more often: Every “yes” to others that drains you is a “no” to your sustainability.Recalibrate expectations: If you’re trying to be the (s)hero, ask yourself what a healthier version of success would look like.Protect your energy: Who or what drains you the most? Rework that dynamic, even if it’s uncomfortable.Get curious, not judgmental: Burnout isn’t a failure. It’s information. Your brain is trying to tell you something. Listen.You don’t have to be exhausted to be effective.The Excel Leadership Coaching program gives you a safe space, expert strategies, and science-backed tools to recalibrate before burnout becomes a breakdown.Let’s rewire your leadership for performance and peace.Book your free 30-minute consultation now and start protecting the most valuable asset: you.
3.
Running on Empty: Moderate Burnout Risk
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You're in survival mode, functioning, but not fully present. Your energy is inconsistent, and so is your motivation. Some days you push hard and perform; other days, you feel like you're moving through molasses. Leadership may feel more like a weight than a calling.Your brain is likely stuck in a cycle of hyperdrive → crash → repeat. You’re not failing. You’re running a leadership marathon without water breaks.Example: A creative director at a major studio, felt like he was “holding his career together with duct tape.” He didn’t have time to think, let alone lead. Once he created space to reconnect with himself, he got his spark back.What to Do Next:Get real about recovery: Don’t just “relax” on weekends. Create rituals that reset your nervous system (movement, nature, sleep, no-screen time).Reengage with your why: What part of your work gives you life? Build more of that into your work.Reprioritize like your health depends on it—because it does.Name your needs: Who or what could support you right now? Ask for it. Life isn’t a solo sport.You are not meant to work from a place of depletion.In the Excel Leadership Coaching program, we don’t slap a mindset quote on burnout. We help you rebuild the infrastructure of how you lead, with neuroscience-backed tools, clarity, and a plan that works for you.You’re not broken. You’re just running on empty. Let’s fill your tank again—intentionally.Book your free 30-minute consultation.You’ll walk away with immediate insight—and a map forward.
4.
Burnout Detected: You're at Risk
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Burnout is no longer a distant threat...it’s here. You may be emotionally detached, physically drained, creatively flat, or questioning if you’re even cut out for this work anymore.Your brain is likely operating in threat mode—narrowed perspective, low motivation, and elevated emotional reactivity. This isn't weakness. It’s your biology protecting you from prolonged overload.Example: A senior exec feels “hollow.” She used to love leading. Now, she dreads even opening her inbox. What to Do Next:Pause with intention: Cancel non-essential commitments for a week. Let your brain reset.Reframe burnout as data: It’s not that you’re weak, it’s that your system needs a new operating model.Redesign your boundaries: It’s time to say the hard “no’s” so you can say “yes” to recovery.Reconnect to your value beyond productivity: You are not your output. You are your insight, presence, and wisdom.This doesn’t have to be your breaking point. It can be your breakthrough.The Excel Leadership Coaching program is a 12-week lifeline designed for brilliant, driven leaders who are ready to reclaim their energy, strategy, and peace.This isn’t a pep talk. It’s a personalized, neuroscience-informed path out of burnout...and back into powerful leadership.Book your free 30-minute consultation now.Let’s rebuild your leadership from the inside out.
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Critical Burnout: Intervention Needed
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This is burnout at the edge. You may feel emotionally numb, creatively blocked, physically unwell, or mentally checked out. You’ve been carrying too much for too long...and your body, mind, and heart are shutting down to survive.This is not something to push through.It’s a clear sign: Something has to change.You are not weak. You are not broken. You are exhausted, and you deserve help.What to Do Next:Step off the gas—immediately: What can be paused, delegated, or dropped? Start there.Prioritize health: Schedule your physical, your therapy session, and your rest. Your body is talking.Get support: From your team, family, doctor, and a leadership coach who gets it.Rebuild your identity beyond output: You’re not here to grind yourself into the ground. You’re here to lead, love, and live.You are not too far gone. You are just too alone with it all.The Excel Leadership Coaching program is a private, guided reset for leaders like you...those carrying the weight of teams, expectations, and invisible pressure.We use real strategy. Real neuroscience. Real compassion.You don’t need a new planner.You need a new path.Book your free 30-minute consultation.Let’s start your comeback story—now.

The Burnout Radar Quiz

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