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)

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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.

💬 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

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

➡ To set boundaries without guilt

➡ To learn how to receive, not just give

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The
Fearful Perfectionist

You’re not lacking skill, you’re lacking self-trust.

You’re smart, capable, and full of potential, but fear of judgement keeps you stuck behind the scenes. You often wait for the “perfect time” to act, hiding behind preparation or overthinking. Your burnout comes from internal pressure and chronic self-doubt.

💬 Your signature phrases

"I need to be more confident first."

“What if they don’t take me seriously?”

🔥 What’s burning you out

Procrastinating on the things that matter most
Shrinking yourself, even when you want more
Feeling like you’ll never be “ready enough”
Constantly learning but rarely implementing

✅ What will help you

➡ To take imperfect action

➡ To challenge your inner critic

➡ To feel safe being seen and heard

➡ To cultivate self-belief

➡ To focus more on yourself than other's opinions of you

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The
Masked Performer

You’ve mastered the art of appearing fine, even when you’re not.

You’re polished, productive, and you rarely show cracks. On the outside, you’re “doing amazing, sweetie”, but inside, you're exhausted. Burnout for you isn’t just physical, it’s emotional. You’ve learned to suppress your needs to stay in control, and now it’s taking a toll.

💬 Your signature phrases

“If I slow down, I’ll fall behind.”

“I don’t know how to switch off.”

🔥 What’s burning you out

Suppressing emotions to stay composed
Needing constant achievement to feel valid
Fearing failure or vulnerability
Disconnection from your body or joy

✅ What will help you

➡ Permission to be vulnerable

➡ A safe space to unravel and feel

➡ Practices that regulate your nervous system

➡ Connecting with yourself

➡ Fear-based cognitive reframing

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The
Disconnected Achiever

You’ve ticked all the boxes, but you’re still wondering, “Is this it?”

On paper, your life looks great. But inside? You feel a little lost. You’re not sure what you want anymore. You’ve been operating on autopilot, doing what’s expected, but you’ve lost touch with yourself in the process. Your burnout comes from emotional disconnection, not laziness.

💬 Your signature phrases

“I’m doing everything I’m supposed to, so why do I feel this flat?”

“I don’t even know what I want anymore.”

🔥 What’s burning you out

Lack of direction or passion
Going through the motions
Longing for more meaning
Feeling guilty for being unfulfilled

✅ What will help you

➡ Time and space to reconnect to you

➡ Self-reflection, not more productivity

➡ Permission to want more (or different)

Ready to burnout-proof your future?

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