BURNOUT TEST
A Short 20-Question Assessment ForDiscerning Your Heart, Mind, and Body Health.
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Quiz Questions
1.
Have you endured a significant relational loss in the last 3 to 5 years that still weighs heavily on you?
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A.
Not really.
B.
A little bit.
C.
Yes, I think about it often.
D.
Yes, I could cry if I were to talk about it now.
2.
Have you experienced a workplace conflict that remains unresolved?
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A.
Not really.
B.
We didn't repair but we're over it.
C.
We did not repair; we tried but it did not work out.
D.
We did not repair, made no attempts, and I feel anxiety now.
3.
Are you experiencing a sense of isolation or loneliness in your ministry?
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A.
No, I got a great team that I can be vulnerable with and accept me.
B.
I've got one person in my ministry with whom I can share my struggles.
C.
The only person I can share my true self with is at home or outside my job.
D.
No one feels safe and can handle my emotional world.
4.
Have you faced a betrayal or been the victim of backstabbing that has shattered your trust?
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A.
Not really.
B.
I was misled by someone being a little dishonest with me.
C.
Yes, it wasn't from someone close but it still hurt.
D.
Yes, it was from someone close and makes me self-protective.
5.
Have you ever mustered the courage to be honest about something you observed in your workplace, only to face rejection as a result?
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A.
No, I was heard and affirmed.
B.
Not really. They received it, didn't agree with everything but made some acknowledgments.
C.
Sorta. There wasn't a major backlash but now I can tell there is distancing between us.
D.
Yes. I identified a concern, but it was turned around on me.
6.
Do you often find it challenging to disconnect from the emotional and relational demands of your ministry work?
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A.
No, I don't think about work much outside of work.
B.
Occasionally, I feel pulled towards work stress when I'm off the clock.
C.
I have a hard time unplugging, answering emails and requests when I should be resting.
D.
Yes, I struggle with boundaries between my work and ordinary life. They blur together; I'm never really at rest.
7.
Do you find it difficult to confidently say "no" and set healthy boundaries with others?
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A.
No problem with this. I say it all the time.
B.
I don't like to disappoint people, but I do say no quite often.
C.
When I say no it doesn't go well, so I try not to say it.
D.
I'm available all the time.
8.
Do you critique yourself when you feel you may not have met someone's expectations?
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A.
Not really, I'm not everyone's cup of tea. That's OK.
B.
I feel bad, but I move one quickly.
C.
It will bring me anxiety, so I try never to do it.
D.
I often ruminate on my shortcomings and punish myself inside.
9.
Do you ever sense that an authentic piece of yourself has faded away in the pursuit of meeting others' expectations?
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A.
Not really.
B.
Occasionally, I have to regularly recall who I am.
C.
I feel like a big part of me has become consumed by my role to other people.
D.
If I were to be my true self, I would experience intense rejection. I may not even have a job.
10.
Do you ever feel appreciated by those around you, yet find yourself wondering if you're truly loved and valued for who you are?
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A.
I feel deeply loved for who I am.
B.
I don't mind being useful, but I have a core of people who love me no matter what I do or don't do.
C.
I have a really hard time understanding the quality and conditions of relationships.
D.
I'm a utility to most around me and love has proven to be conditional if I don't meet the standards.
11.
How would you describe the level of your energy and passion for your ministry work at this moment?
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A.
I love it! I have tons of energy for it!
B.
For the most part, I feel energized.
C.
It takes a lot out of me. I'm exhausted.
D.
There are large portions of it I dread.
12.
How receptive do you believe people are to the gifts, skills, and unique personality you bring to the table?
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A.
Others celebrate them and feel they are impactful.
B.
Most of my work is where I excel, but there are a few areas that are my weaknesses.
C.
I've got fairly regular feedback (overtly or covertly) that I need to do better.
D.
I compare myself all the time and don't feel I'm measuring up.
13.
Do you find that this vocation has turned out to be quite different from what you had anticipated?
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A.
It's everything I wanted and more!
B.
I mean, I knew parts would be tough, but I love it!
C.
I'm passionate about the work, but I'm questioning my role in it.
D.
I expected to make an impact. I feel like I'm doing very little that is creating actual change.
14.
Do you experience a genuine sense of connection—both relationally and emotionally—with the people you collaborate with at work?
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A.
Yes, they feel like family.
B.
Some but not all.
C.
A giver-taker dynamic primarily characterizes our relationship.
D.
I feel alone and unattached, even though I have a paycheck.
15.
Are you yearning for an escape to brighter horizons and better opportunities?
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A.
No way! I'm in this for the long game.
B.
Not really, but if something better presented itself, I might consider it.
C.
I feel somewhat confined and dream of relief.
D.
I feel suffocated and deep down want freedom.
16.
Have you had a noticeable emotional shift since you started this job?
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A.
Not really. I feel quite steady.
B.
I've had a few moments of drama but for the most part I feel stable.
C.
I daily struggle with irritability, anger, apathy, or the need to just numb out.
D.
I am highly reactive, and it is negatively impacting the people around me.
17.
Have you ever found yourself grappling with waves of depression?
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A.
No, I'm quite happy.
B.
Not really depression but being bummed out a little.
C.
There have been quite a few days that I felt a cloud over me and didn't want to get out of bed.
D.
Could be clinical depression, not sure, but some persistent sadness and despair that is hard to escape.
18.
Is your body sending you signals that something isn't quite right?
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A.
I feel pretty healthy. No signs as far as I can tell.
B.
I've have a little bit of anxiety.
C.
My body is feeling pain - panic attack, or sleepless nights, or frequent headaches, or muscle tension.
D.
My body is betraying me. This job is punishing my health. I've tried everything but it is creating persistent stress on my body.
19.
Are you feeling a profound loss of joy and delight in your life?
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A.
No, not really.
B.
I feel the goodness and beauty around me daily, besides the occasional blip.
C.
Joy is hard for me to feel, even when I do something that is supposed to bring me joy.
D.
I don't feel entitled to joy. I'm too busy caring for others to have little time for joy.
20.
Do you have sustainable habits for your emotional and mental health?
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A.
Yes, I have a good rhythm of life that brings me vibrancy.
B.
For the most part, I do, but occasionally I don't take care of myself.
C.
I often crash with social media, screens, and/or food. I don't feel particularly refreshed afterward.
D.
I have some coping mechanisms that I'm struggling with that I fear are hurting me.
Quiz Outcomes
1.
Result 1
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Out of a score of 100, you scored in Level #1 zone.
2.
Result 2
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Out of a score of 100, you scored in Level #2 zone.
3.
Result 3
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Out of a score of 100, you scored in Level #3 zone.
4.
Result 4
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Out of a score of 100, you scored in Level # 4 zone.
