Am I a Workaholic Quiz

Learn how easily you can switch off from work and how pressure to stay productive affects daily life in 10 minutes. Get three clear scores from 15 quick questions, free and with no sign-up.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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10/15
Compulsive Work Drive (CWD)
Measures the strength of internal pressure to keep working, prove productivity, or stay in control beyond practical demands.
Choice-led effort
Productivity pressure
Compulsive drive
0NaNChoice-led effort6NaNProductivity pressure11NaNCompulsive drive
A score of 10 suggests you often feel productivity or control is important for comfort or self-worth, even if you can sometimes switch off when needed.
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7/15
Difficulty Detaching From Work (DDFW)
This scale reflects how hard it is for you to mentally and behaviorally switch off from work during personal time.
Flexible detachment
Uneven detachment
Persistent attachment
0NaNFlexible detachment6NaNUneven detachment11NaNPersistent attachment
A score of 7 suggests uneven detachment, meaning work often continues to occupy your attention or time outside of work, especially when tasks feel unfinished.
example score
13/15
Impact on Recovery and Life (IoRaL)
Measures how often work displaces sleep, recovery, relationships, health needs, or meaningful personal activities.
Limited disruption
Noticeable trade-offs
Broad interference
0NaNLimited disruption6NaNNoticeable trade-offs11NaNBroad interference
A score of 13 suggests broad interference, with work frequently overriding recovery time or important relationships and activities.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Always-on high achievers
41%OF USERS
People who feel driven to stay productive and are starting to notice trouble switching off, resting, or enjoying downtime without guilt.
Burnout worriers
34%OF USERS
People who feel exhausted, irritable, or foggy and want to see whether work habits are interfering with recovery, sleep, and health.
Work-life boundary seekers
25%OF USERS
People trying to protect evenings, weekends, or relationships and wondering if their current workload or mindset is crowding out other priorities.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Compulsive Work Drive (CWD)
Average
4.9
Normal range
2.27.5
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Difficulty Detaching From Work (DDFW)
Average
8.9
Normal range
6.810.9
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15
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Impact on Recovery and Life (IoRaL)
Average
4.5
Normal range
2.46.5
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15
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz measure?
It screens for patterns linked to overwork, including difficulty detaching from work, pressure to stay productive, and reduced recovery time. It also considers how work may affect sleep, relationships, and daily functioning.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion time is about 10 minutes. The quiz includes 15 questions.
How should items be answered?
Select the response that best reflects typical behavior over the past few weeks. Answer all items based on usual patterns, not one unusual week.
What do the results mean?
Results provide three reflective scores that summarize tendencies related to work drive, detachment, and recovery. They are intended for self-reflection and are not a diagnosis.
When should additional support be considered?
Consider speaking with a qualified healthcare professional if work is harming health, sleep, safety, or relationships. Urgent help may be needed if there is risk of self-harm or inability to function safely.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Am I a Workaholic Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

Wondering whether hard work has become difficult to switch off? This free, quick 15-question quiz explores your ability to detach from work, the pressure you feel to stay productive, and work’s impact on recovery and daily life. You will receive three reflective scores explaining what your patterns may mean, with no sign-up required. This is not a diagnosis or a validated clinical assessment. If work is harming your health, sleep, safety, or relationships, consider speaking with a healthcare professional or someone you trust.

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