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Workaholic Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Are you a workaholic?

The drive to succeed is tremendously valuable; those who possess it should feel grateful for their motivation. Sometimes, however, that drive morphs into a compulsion to work at the expense of other domains, from health to family to hobbies. Take this test to see if that may be happening to you.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
1. I think about work constantly.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
2. I feel anxious when I’m not working.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
3. I often put issues in my personal life “on hold” because of work demands.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
4. I obsess about goals or achievements at work.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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5. I seem to have an inner compulsion to work hard.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
6. I put more thought, time, and energy into my work than I do into my relationships with friends and loved ones.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
7. I find it difficult to schedule vacation time for myself.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
8. I frequently have work-related insomnia.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
9. When I’m not working, I feel guilty.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
10. I feel that my life is well-balanced with work, hobbies, and relationships.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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11. I find myself doing two or three things at one time, such as eating lunch and writing memos while talking on the phone.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
12. I feel addicted to my work.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
13. People would describe me as being impatient and always in a hurry.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
14. I spend more time working than socializing with friends, hobbies, or leisure activities.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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15. I view work as a paycheck—I do the minimum to get paid and enjoy life.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
16. I lose my temper when things don't go my way at work.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
17. I feel bored or restless when I’m not working.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
18. It’s important to me to work hard, even when I don’t enjoy what I’m doing.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
19. I forget or minimize birthdays, reunions, anniversaries, or holidays.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
20. I’m able to put work aside when I come and just relax.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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Who Is This Test For?

This test is for anyone who wants to explore if their work life may be unhealthy. It’s designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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How to Get Help

If you think you’d benefit from exploring your attitude toward work and life with a professional, finding a therapist may be beneficial. Search for one in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

Azis, S., et al. Workaholism Analysis Questionnaire (WAQ).

Flowers, C.P. and Robinson, B. The Work Addiction Risk Test (WART).

Spence, J.T. and Robins, A.S. Workaholism Battery. 

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