Which Burnout Pattern Is Keeping You Stuck in Your Career?

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Quiz Questions

1.
When faced with a free afternoon, what do you *actually* end up doing?
- A.
  I fill it with tasks I’ve been putting off but still somehow avoid them
- B.
  I question how I should spend my time and what’s most meaningful
- C.
  I agree to plans with friends or family even though I want to rest
- D.
  I do something productive: clean, work, errands, learn
- E.
  I use the time to help someone else, even though I’m tired
2.
What’s the voice in your head most likely to say?
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- A.
  You’re going to mess this up if it’s not perfect
- B.
  Don’t speak up; it’s not worth causing tension
- C.
  You better stay on top of everything or it’ll all fall apart
- D.
  If you slow down, they’ll think you’re lazy
- E.
  They are going to find out you don’t know as much as you let on.
3.
If you could sip a magical potion, what would it give you?
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- A.
  Clarity about your next step
- B.
  The ability to say “no” without guilt
- C.
  The confidence to speak your truth
- D.
  A feeling of worthiness for simply being you
- E.
  Permission to rest and still feel love and safety
4.
Which of these book titles would most grab your attention?
- A.
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  The Joy of Less
- B.
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  Find Your Purpose
- C.
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  How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
- D.
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  Already Enough
- E.
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  The Art of Letting Go
5.
If you could have lunch with one of these women, who would it be?
- A.
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  Brené Brown Vulnerability & Courage
- B.
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  Elizabeth Gilbert Creativity + Clarity
- C.
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  Michelle Obama Leadership & Empowerment
- D.
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  Oprah Winfrey Trailblazer & Outspoken
- E.
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  Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Authenticity + Bravery
6.
How do you usually react when someone asks you for help?
- A.
  I say yes, even if I’m exhausted
- B.
  I take over and do it my way
- C.
  I do it perfectly and stress about getting it wrong
- D.
  I agree, then secretly hope they cancel
- E.
  I avoid replying because it feels like too much
7.
What’s your relationship to rest?
- A.
  I feel guilty unless I’m being productive
- B.
  I have to earn the right to rest
- C.
  Rest? I’m always doing something for someone else
- D.
  I use rest as a way to escape what I should be doing
- E.
  Rest feels indulgent when others need me
8.
What best describes your internal struggle?
- A.
  I know what I want but I’m afraid to go for it
- B.
  I constantly feel lost even though everything looks good on paper
- C.
  I have a million things to do but zero motivation
- D.
  I worry others will be upset if I prioritize myself
- E.
  I feel like if I don’t control it, it will all fall apart
9.
How do you respond to praise or compliments?
- A.
  I downplay it, I didn’t really do much
- B.
  I think, 'It could have been better'
- C.
  I feel uncomfortable and try to change the subject
- D.
  I deflect and mention someone else’s contribution
- E.
  I smile but secretly worry they’ll expect more from me next time
10.
What do you secretly wish you had more of in life right now?
- A.
  A clear direction and purpose
- B.
  Motivation to follow through
- C.
  The courage to be my real self
- D.
  The ability to start saying "no more".
- E.
  More help, reliability and trust in others

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Procrastinator
2.
Pathfinder
3.
People Pleaser
4.
Provider
5.
Peacekeeper
6.
Perfectionist
7.
Pretender
8.
Producer
9.
Protector