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What's Your Hidden Burnout Pattern? Take the 2-Minute Burnout Quiz 

Answer 9 quick questions to discover which of the four Burnout Systems may be keeping you exhausted: Swan, Collie, Chameleon or Racehorse.

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You may recognise yourself in more than one pattern, that's completely normal. This quiz highlights the burnout pattern that seems strongest for you at work right now. It's not a fixed label, but a starting point for understanding what's keeping you exhausted.

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Your Hidden Burnout Pattern

Q1 You're already at full capacity and your manager asks for another task. What do you do?

You're already at full capacity and your manager asks for another task. What do you do?
I say yes straight away and push through, this could help me get ahead or be seen as dependable
I say yes and quietly reorganise my workload, even if it means working longer or later. I don’t want to seem difficult
I say yes, but immediately start adjusting priorities and making sure everyone else is still supported and informed.
I say yes without hesitation, I’ll make it work, I don’t want to let anyone down or create extra pressure for others.

Q2 You're trying to finish work for the day but there's still more to do. What happens?

You are trying to finish work for the day but there is still more to do. What happens?
I stay late and keep going until everything feels properly finished. I struggle to stop otherwise.
I keep checking things for others before I leave, just in case someone needs me.
I stay on because I don't want unfinished work becoming someone else's problem.
I log off, but I can’t switch off mentally and keep thinking about everything I might have missed.

Q3 A colleague drops a task or makes a mistake that affects your work. What is your reaction?

A colleague drops a task or makes a mistake that affects your work. What is your reaction?
I fix it myself, it’s quicker and I trust myself to do it properly anyway.
I adjust quickly and smooth things over so nothing escalates or causes tension.
I feel frustrated but I don’t show it, I just absorb it and carry on.
I take it on and push harder to make sure the end result is still high quality.

Q4 When you think about your role at work, what feels most true?

When you think about your role at work what feels most true?
I often end up holding things together that would fall apart without me.
I tend to anticipate what others need before they ask.
People see me as independent and capable, even though I rarely let anyone know when I'm struggling.
I’m driven by standards and achievement, I don’t like doing things halfway.
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