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Youth Ministry Burnout Quiz

This Youth Ministry Burnout Assessment will help you identify potentially hazardous habits, thoughts, and behaviors associated with ministry burnout. 

Questions from this assessment Adapted from Professional Resilience: Prevention and Resolution of Burnout, Toxic Stress, and Compassion Fatigue via Eliza Huie (www.elizahuie.com)

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Physical Symptoms

Answer these true or false questions honestly to identify physical symptoms of burnout.

Question 2 of 38

I have had increased absenteeism or sick days.

A

True

B

False

Question 3 of 38

I have been feeling physically ill.

A

True

B

False

Question 4 of 38

I have been feeling fatigued.

A

True

B

False

Question 5 of 38

I have been feeling keyed up and nervous.

A

True

B

False

Question 6 of 38

I am doing less rather than more exercise.

A

True

B

False

Question 7 of 38

Normal sleep has been more difficult for me.

A

True

B

False

Question 8 of 38

I have noticed symptoms of stress (i.e. muscle tension, headaches, racing heart etc.)

A

True

B

False

Psychological Symptoms

Answer these true or false questions honestly to identify psychological symptoms of burnout.

Question 10 of 38

I have noticed myself being more cynical and pessimistic

A

True

B

False

Question 11 of 38

I noticed that I avoid feelings by numbing, shutting down, or distracting myself.

A

True

B

False

Question 12 of 38

I have had work related nightmares or bad dreams. 

A

True

B

False

Question 13 of 38

I have lost interest and enjoyment in activities. 

A

True

B

False

Question 14 of 38

I have difficulty in making decisions.

A

True

B

False

Question 15 of 38

I doubt myself and can sometimes feel worthless. 

A

True

B

False

Emotional Symptoms

Answer these true or false questions honestly to identify emotional symptoms of burnout.

Question 17 of 38

I have anger directed toward my supervisors or coworkers.

A

True

B

False

Question 18 of 38

I have been feeling flat, depressed, or hopeless.

A

True

B

False

Question 19 of 38

I have been angrier and more irritable than normal. 

A

True

B

False

Question 20 of 38

I have moments of dread when thinking about going to work.

A

True

B

False

Question 21 of 38

I am having trouble feeling hopeful about the future.

A

True

B

False

Question 22 of 38

I have felt overwhelmed or emotional more than three times in the past week.

A

True

B

False

Spiritual Symptoms

Answer these true or false questions honestly to identify spiritual symptoms of burnout.

Question 24 of 38

I have been avoiding spending time with my church family and friends.

A

True

B

False

Question 25 of 38

I am spending less time in prayer and in the Word.

A

True

B

False

Question 26 of 38

When I do spend time in prayer and the word it feels flat or mechanical.

A

True

B

False

Question 27 of 38

I have engaged in less rather than more activities related to my spiritual well-being.

A

True

B

False

Question 28 of 38

I am spending less time in prayer and in the word. 

A

True

B

False

Question 29 of 38

I’m having doubts about things related to my faith where I once had confidence.

A

True

B

False

Question 30 of 38

I find it difficult to trust others in my faith community.

A

True

B

False

Question 31 of 38

God’s word doesn’t seem to relieve or lessen my feelings of despair and hopelessness.

A

True

B

False

Professional Symptoms

Answer these true or false questions honestly to identify professional symptoms of burnout.

Question 33 of 38

I have been unable to get work, or something related to work, out of my head.

A

True

B

False

Question 34 of 38

I have had unwanted memories pop up in my head of past events from work.

A

True

B

False

Question 35 of 38

My productivity at work has been reduced.

A

True

B

False

Question 36 of 38

I find myself distracted during the workday.

A

True

B

False

Question 37 of 38

I have felt like quitting my job more than once.

A

True

B

False

Question 38 of 38

I no longer find enjoyment in the work that I am doing.

A

True

B

False

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