Are you burning out? A 3-minute check-in.
Burnout isn't just being tired. It's exhaustion, detachment, and the sense that nothing you do helps, building up over time. This free 3-minute check-in shows you which pattern you're in and what tends to help. It's a self-reflection, not a diagnosis.
Over the last month, how often has this been true for you?
This is a self-reflection check, not a diagnosis. Burnout can overlap with depression, anxiety, thyroid issues, and more. If you're struggling, talk to a professional.
Original ElloMind self-check. Not affiliated with, or derived from, the Maslach Burnout Inventory or any licensed instrument.
What burnout actually is
Burnout is more than being tired. It is a state of chronic stress that builds up over time and shows up as three things together: exhaustion that rest does not fix, detachment or cynicism toward things you used to care about, and a growing sense that nothing you do makes a difference. The World Health Organization describes it as an occupational phenomenon, though it shows up well beyond work too.
This free burnout self-check looks at all three, exhaustion, detachment, and reduced effectiveness, and tells you which pattern is loudest for you. It is an original ElloMind tool, written in plain language, not a clinical diagnosis.
The burnout patterns
- Running on Empty: exhaustion dominates. You keep showing up, but rest no longer refills you. This is the most common early shape and the most reversible.
- The Armoured: detachment dominates. You have gone a bit numb to cope, going through the motions and pulling away from people.
- The Overloaded: all three are high at once, the full shape of burnout, and a lot to carry alone.
- Holding Steady: you are coping. Worth protecting what is working.
What helps with burnout
Burnout rarely fixes itself with a long weekend, because the load that caused it is still there. What helps is naming the pattern, protecting recovery, resetting boundaries, and getting support to change the things draining you. Talking to a psychologist can speed that up, especially when burnout overlaps with anxiety or depression, which it often does.
ElloMind connects you with licensed, Malayalam and English speaking psychologists, online, in your timezone.
Common questions
How do I know if I am burning out?
Burnout shows up as three things together: exhaustion that rest does not fix, detachment or cynicism about things you used to care about, and a feeling that nothing you do helps. If these have built up over weeks, it is worth taking a burnout self-check and talking to a professional.
Is burnout the same as depression?
No. Burnout is tied to chronic stress, often work, and usually eases when the load eases. Depression is broader and can persist regardless of circumstances. They overlap and can co-occur, so a self-check is a starting point, not a diagnosis.
Is this burnout test a diagnosis?
No. This is an original self-reflection check, not a clinical diagnosis. It runs in your browser and your answers are not saved unless you choose to get in touch. Only a qualified professional can assess burnout.
Can burnout be cured?
Burnout improves when the underlying load and recovery are addressed, not just with rest. Boundaries, support, and sometimes therapy help. Most people recover, especially when they act early rather than pushing through.
Sources
- World Health Organization. Burn-out an occupational phenomenon: International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). 2019.
- Original ElloMind self-check. Not derived from the Maslach Burnout Inventory or any licensed instrument.