Life is a balancing act, and it is essential to maintain a balance between work and personal life. According to a Gallup poll, 23% of full-time employees feel burnt out often or always, and 44% sometimes feel burnt out.
The primary contributing factor to burnout is an imbalance between work and personal life.
To determine how well you balance your work and personal life, take this quiz. It consists of ten questions, and each question has four options. Choose the option that best describes your situation.
: Question 1
How often do you stay at work late?.
a) Never
b) Occasionally
c) Frequently
d) Always.
: Question 2
How many hours do you spend working every day?.
a) Less than 8 hours
b) 8-10 hours
c) 10-12 hours
d) More than 12 hours.
: Question 3
How often do you check your work emails outside of working hours?.
a) Never
b) Occasionally
c) Frequently
d) Always.
: Question 4
How many hours of sleep do you get every night?.
a) Less than 6 hours
b) 6-7 hours
c) 7-8 hours
d) More than 8 hours.
: Question 5
Do you take your work home with you?.
a) Never
b) Occasionally
c) Frequently
d) Always.
: Question 6
Do you have a set schedule for personal activities?.
a) Yes, always
b) Sometimes
c) Rarely
d) Never.
: Question 7
Do you find it challenging to switch off from work?.
a) No
b) Sometimes
c) Often
d) Always.
: Question 8
How often do you take a break during your workday?.
a) Every hour
b) Every 2-3 hours
c) Rarely
d) Never.
: Question 9
How often do you engage in physical activity?.
a) Daily
b) 2-3 times a week
c) Rarely
d) Never.
: Question 10
Do you feel that you have enough time for personal activities?.
a) Yes, always
b) Sometimes
c) Rarely
d) Never.
: Quiz Result
If you answered mostly As, you have an excellent balance between your work and personal life. Keep up the good work!.
If you answered mostly Bs, you have room for improvement. Try to set boundaries between work and personal life, and make sure you are taking enough breaks.
If you answered mostly Cs, you are struggling to balance work and personal life. It is essential to make changes to achieve a better balance.
If you answered mostly Ds, you are at high risk for burnout and need to make significant changes immediately.