Key signs include chronic fatigue that doesn't improve with rest, growing cynicism about your work, difficulty concentrating, decreased productivity, physical symptoms (headaches, insomnia), and emotional detachment from colleagues and responsibilities.

No. Stress is characterized by over-engagement and hyperactivity, too much pressure, but you still believe things will improve. Burnout is characterized by disengagement and helplessness, a loss of motivation, hope, and identity connected to work.

This assessment measures the three widely accepted dimensions of occupational burnout, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization (cynicism), and reduced personal accomplishment, using original JobCannon items. It is not the proprietary Maslach Burnout Inventory and is not affiliated with its publisher. Your score indicates your current risk level.

Yes, burnout is reversible, but it requires intentional changes. Recovery strategies include boundary setting, workload adjustment, reconnecting with purpose, physical self-care, and sometimes professional support. The earlier you intervene, the faster recovery tends to be.