Work Addiction Risk Test (WART) — Workaholism Quiz & Unhealthy Work Habits Assessment
Likert-scale tool measuring risk of workaholism and unhealthy work habits.
The Work Addiction Risk Test (WART) is a validated, Likert-scale tool designed to measure the risk of workaholism and identify unhealthy work habits. This quick online assessment helps you evaluate patterns such as compulsive overworking, difficulty disconnecting, and reliance on work for self-worth. Whether you suspect you or a colleague are struggling with work addiction, the WART offers a practical first step toward greater self-awareness and healthier work-life balance.
Using evidence-based items related to compulsive behaviors, secrecy around work, and inability to relax, this Work Addiction quiz generates a score that indicates low, moderate, high, or severe risk of workaholism. The test is ideal for people concerned about burnout, managers wanting to support team wellbeing, and clinicians screening for work-related addiction. Complete the 25-item questionnaire honestly for the most accurate results, and review the interpretive guidance and action steps provided after completion.
I often work beyond the time needed to finish a task.
Do you regularly extend work hours even when tasks are complete?
I feel guilty when I am not working.
Assess feelings of guilt during time off or leisure.
I find it difficult to relax and enjoy leisure time without thinking about work.
Rate intrusive work-related thoughts during leisure.
I deliberately hide work-related activities or hours from others.
This can include concealing overtime or secret work sessions.
I work to relieve stress, anxiety, or negative feelings.
Using work as a coping mechanism for emotions.
I find it hard to delegate tasks to others.
Difficulty letting go of control or trusting others to complete work.
I miss social, family, or health commitments because of work.
Consider how often work displaces important non-work life areas.
I check work messages or emails during vacations or days off.
Frequency of work intruding into designated off-time.
I use work success as a primary measure of self-worth.
Does achievement at work strongly determine how you value yourself?
I feel a compulsion or internal pressure to always be busy.
Sense of needing to be occupied with work tasks constantly.
I work late nights or weekends even when it's not required.
Frequency of voluntary overtime that is not necessary.
I become irritable or anxious if I cannot work.
Emotional response when prevented from working.
I neglect sleep, nutrition, or exercise because of work.
Health impacts due to prioritizing work over self-care.
I feel uneasy stopping work even when others suggest I take a break.
Resistance to external prompts to rest or stop working.
I bring work home and find it hard to leave it at the office.
Blurring of boundaries between work and home life.
I set overly ambitious work goals and push myself to meet them at any cost.
Tendency to set unrealistic targets and overexert.
I feel compelled to take on more work even when I’m already overloaded.
Difficulty saying no or stopping new commitments.
I lie about how much I work or minimize problems caused by overwork.
Denial or misrepresentation of the true extent of work involvement.
Work interferes with close relationships or decreases time spent with loved ones.
Impact of work on interpersonal connections.
I lose track of time while working and miss other obligations.
Getting absorbed in work to the detriment of responsibilities.
I feel driven to check or complete tasks immediately rather than planning them.
Urgency and impulsivity around work tasks.
I have health complaints (headaches, fatigue) that I attribute to overwork.
Physical symptoms linked to excessive work demands.
Even when I try to take a break, I quickly resume working.
Short-lived breaks due to urge to return to tasks.
I use perfectionism at work as a reason to extend time and effort.
Perfectionistic tendencies that prolong work tasks.
I have been advised by others to reduce work but find it hard to do so.
External feedback about overworking and your response.
Frequently asked questions
The Work Addiction Risk Test (WART) is a screening questionnaire that assesses behaviors and attitudes associated with workaholism and unhealthy work habits. It uses a Likert-scale format to generate a score indicating low to severe risk, helping individuals and professionals identify when work patterns may be harmful.
This 25-item version of the WART typically takes 5–10 minutes to complete. Answering honestly will yield the most accurate assessment of your work habits and risk level.
No. The WART is a screening and self-assessment tool that highlights risk levels for work addiction. A high score suggests the need for further evaluation by a mental health or occupational health professional for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Each item uses a 0–4 scale (Never to Always). Scores are summed to produce a total ranging from 0 to 100. Lower scores indicate low risk, while higher scores indicate moderate, high, or severe risk of workaholism. The results page provides thresholds, recommendations, and next steps.
If your score indicates high or severe risk, consider consulting a mental health professional or occupational health specialist. Practical steps include setting clear work boundaries, seeking counseling (such as CBT), discussing workload with supervisors, and using workplace resources like Employee Assistance Programs.
Yes. Employers and HR professionals can use WART results at a group level to inform wellbeing programs, identify risk patterns, and design interventions. Individual results should remain confidential and used with consent within supportive, non-punitive frameworks.
Retake the test after implementing change strategies or every 6–12 weeks to monitor improvement. Regular reassessment helps track progress and determine whether additional supports or treatment may be necessary.
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