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Burnout Archetype Quiz

Are you at risk of burning out?

Take this 90-second quiz to uncover what's fuelling burnout, and what to do about it.

Make a note of the letter for each of your answers and calculate them at the end for your result.

1. When someone asks how I'm doing, I usually say…

A. “I’m fine!” (even if I’m not)
B. “Busy, but all good!”
C. “Honestly? Tired, but I feel like I shouldn’t complain.”
D. “Great!” (But inside I feel numb or disconnected)​

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2. I tend to say ‘yes’ when…

A. I'm afraid of letting someone down

B. I don’t want to miss out or fall behind

C. I feel like I have to prove your value

D. I'm not even sure why anymore, it’s automatic

 

3. I feel most anxious when…

A. Someone might think I'm being selfish
B. I have to be visible or put myself out there
C. I feel like I'm not performing at my best
D. I slow down and face what’s underneath the busyness

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4. I usually recharge by…

A. Being alone, but I rarely make time for it
B. Learning something new or being creative
C. Performing well or getting praise
D. Daydreaming about a different life entirely

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5. The thought of setting boundaries makes me feel…

A. Guilty or selfish
B. Worried that people might think less of me
C. Like I’ll seem unreliable or difficult
D. Honestly? I’ve never really thought about it…

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6. If I had a completely free day, I would…

A. Run errands, do housework or help someone else
B. Work on a side project or plan something new
C. Catch up on work - I can’t relax knowing I’m behind
D. Stare at the ceiling, not knowing where to start

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7. My default coping strategy is…

A. Doing more for others
B. Planning and prepping
C. Hiding how I feel and pushing through
D. Scrolling or zoning out

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8. I feel like you’ll be “enough” when…

 A. Everyone around me is happy
B. I finally get it perfect
C. I stop failing or making mistakes
D. I figure out what I actually want

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The Results

Click the tab that corresponds to your answers.

The Overgiver

You’re the one everyone turns to… but who supports you?


You’re caring, capable, and generous to a fault - always making sure others are okay, even when you’re running on empty. Your burnout isn’t about your to-do list. It’s about your inability to rest without guilt, and the belief that your worth comes from being needed.

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💬 Your signature phrases

“I can’t risk disappointing them.”

“I’ll just do this one more thing…”

🔥 What’s burning you out

  • Saying yes to avoid disappointing others
     

  • Feeling resentful, but brushing it off
     

  • Always “holding it all together”
     

  • Feeling exhausted, but struggling to justify time for yourself

✅ What will help you

âž¡ To believe your needs are just as important as everyone else’s


âž¡ To set boundaries without guilt


âž¡ To learn how to receive, not just give

Ready to burnout-proof your future?

© 2025 Ashley Elizabeth Co.

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