The Burnout Test

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If you have found...

barriers to fixing burnout
difficulty facing burnout
"a need to do something urgently" but what?

...please answer honestly as your score will guide solutions.

At the end - share with the geese... or not

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Your flight path out of burnout begins with this 5 minute testNo need to share email unless you'd like more from the geese

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Which best describes your concerns about burnout* This field is required.

I think I have it

I know I have it

I am concerned about someone else who has it (family, friend, colleague)

I support others with burnout

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Please indicate your current role* This field is required.

This really helps us - to know roughly the background of those using our forms

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Name* This field is required. initial or nickname and surname

First Name

Surname

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Name - how should we address you* This field is required.First name or nickname is fine - full name preferred in case you decide to proceed with seeking support with the geese .

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How it works

The following 16 questions will contribute to your burnout score. Highest score (severe burnout) is 64 ; none = <20.

Included are some learning snippets. By the end you will you have a score and you'll have learned something useful about burnout.

And all in around 5 minutes

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There are times when I am tired even before I arrive at work* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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I always find new and interesting aspects to my work* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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More and more often I talk about my work in a negative way* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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After work I need more time than in the past in order to relax and wind down* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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Learning - 1

The test aims to be a gentle, preliminary prompt for facing up to burnout. It is based on a well known validated research tool but no test is 100% diagnostic for burnout. The test gives a good "indication" of the presence of burnout.

Don't worry - all burnout levels are reversible (even if right now it feels as if it isn't).

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I can tolerate the pressure of my work very well* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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Lately I tend to think less at work and do my job on autopilot* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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I find my work to be a positive challenge* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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I often find myself emotionally drained at work and after work* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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Learning - 2

Alone the test is not "diagnostic". There are other tests which can add further clarification if needed but they are harder to complete, more complex to interpret and not free.

We like this test as it is quick and helps to corroborate the presence of burnout (or not as the case may be). It is based on one the British Medical Association uses too.

Think of it as a first step towards a comprehensive get out of burnout flight plan.

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Over time I have become increasingly disengaged with my work* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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After work I have enough energy to enjoy leisure activities* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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Sometimes I feel my work tasks are pointless* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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After work I usually feel worn out and weary* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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Learning - 3

Although the test does not mention home life - personal life IS important. However the test was validated in work settings and the World Health Organisation says burnout occurs "only at work".We don't agree with the WHO.

Burnout seems to arise in ambitious and/or dedicated people ( carers, students, voluntary workers, athletes) - and not just high paid employees.

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This type of work I can visualise myself doing for many years* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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Usually I feel on top of my workload* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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I feel fully engaged in my work* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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I usually feel energised by my work and in the workplace* This field is required.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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Learning 4

Exhaustion, cynical disengagement & feelings of not achieving are the key features in burnout. But each burnout sufferer has a unique and individual response to burnout.

It is therefore fair to conclude that one size will not fit all in reversing it.

The geese support for burnout is therefore varied - from free resources ( one of which you are using right now) through to a self paced, low demand video programme.

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This is your scorePlease don't worry if it seems high - return this form to get a booklet on the score meaning.

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Please tick the box with the range covering your score* This field is required.The good news is - all levels of burnout are reversible with a comprehensive approach.

Under 20 - burnout not in evidence - hooray - you can leave the form now if you wish

21 -33 - early signs of burnout or significant stress - a good moment to catch it and reverse it

34 - 49 - significant burnout underway - time to forge an effective action plan with the geese

50 -64 burnout level high ( advanced complex burnout) - it is definitely time to seek expert help.

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If your score suggests burnout please be sure to share your concerns with someone if you don't wish to share it with the geese : a trusted friend or colleage, a healthcare professional or someone at work if you feel you can.

If you are happy to share your score in confidence with us and would like to get further support for achieving a burnout free life... do please return the questionnaire and be sure to tick the relevant box in the next question

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Next Step : further support for burnout* This field is required.NB choice one means you won't receive a copy of your answers and score by email.

CHOICE 1 - do nothing. Burnout elimination flight : cancelled ( fuel shortage, airport staff strike? denial?)

CHOICE 2 - request the booklet "What the test means". Burnout elimination flight : at departure lounge

CHOICE 3 - Fast track to a call with head goose (£180). Burnout elimination flight : taxiing to runway.

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Tell the geese your thoughts about this test … it helps us improve * This field is required.Any suggestions? Was it tough or easy or too long? What made you take it? 'How do you feel now?

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Email* This field is required.Please check carefully for typos and if you don't hear from us please check your spam folder. We recommend not using a work email or a shared email address.

example@example.com

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Cheerio

Thanks for giving the test a go - we hope you have found it useful. You can leave the test now . We do not have your email so you won't hear from us.

If you change your mind and would like to keep exploring burnout with the geese please go to burnoutgeese.com/thequiz for the "quiz" - a different way of looking at burnout compared to the test.

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