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Hey Millennials, How Burned Out Are You?

One symptom of millennial burnout: distracting yourself from the never-ending grind with BuzzFeed quizzes.

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Tanner Greenring
Tanner Greenring
BuzzFeed Staff

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    Admitted to being bad at "adulting."
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    Worked on your “personal brand.”
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    Refused to answer a call because you didn’t recognize the number.
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    Avoided talking on the phone at all costs.
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    Used a phone with a broken screen for an extended period of time.
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    Lived with your parents past the age of 21.
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    Spent a considerable amount of time unemployed past the age of 21.
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    Put off going to the doctor because you didn’t want to call to make an appointment.
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    Used ZocDoc or a similar service to find a doctor and/or make an appointment.
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    Skipped ordering food from somewhere because they didn’t take online orders.
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    Felt resentful for being invited to a wedding because you didn’t want to deal with the logistics.
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    Not bothered returning something that didn’t fit you.
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    Not bothered to get reimbursed for something because you didn’t want to deal with the paperwork.
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    Pushed a task on your to-do list more than a week.
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    Pushed a task on your to-do list more than three weeks.
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    Gave up on keeping a to-do list entirely.
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    Taken up meditation to deal with stress.
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    Used an adult coloring book to relieve stress.
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    Tried CBD oil to relieve stress.
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    Played a video game to relieve stress.
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    Cleaned or cooked to avoid dealing with another problem.
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    Skipped exercising because you had something more pressing.
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    Failed to get something done because you were too distracted by social media.
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    Started a bullet journal to try to stay organized.
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    Given up on your bullet journal within a month.
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    Tried the Pomodoro technique to stay on task.
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    Attempted to get to "inbox zero."
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    Binge-watched a show on Netflix or another streaming service.
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    Used someone else’s login info for streaming services because you can’t be bothered to buy/can’t afford your own account.
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    Used a sketchy streaming site to watch something to avoid paying for it.
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    Spent more time talking to friends online than in real life.
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    Started serious, life-long friendships with people you met online.
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    Flirted by liking someone’s Instagram pics.
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    Left someone on “read" to avoid dealing with them.
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    Broke up with someone over text.
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    Made a purchase based on an influencer’s recommendation.
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    Made a purchase based on something you heard on a podcast.
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    Furnished an apartment with IKEA furniture.
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    Furnished an apartment with furniture you purchased online.
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    Spent money on a subscription kit like Birchbox or Loot Crate.
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    Used social media for customer service rather than calling.
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    Thought about getting your master’s degree or PhD instead of entering the workforce.
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    Accepted a job that had nothing to do with your college major.
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    Accepted that you’ll be paying off loans for the rest of your life.
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    Taken an internship instead of an actual job.
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    Worked more than 40 hours in a week.
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    Worked more than one job at a time.
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    Taken on freelance work to cover your bills.
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    Felt guilty for taking time off at work.
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    Changed plans to avoid using vacation days.
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    Stayed later than your boss at work just to keep up appearances.
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    Put off contributing to your 401k.
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    Taken a pay cut to keep your job.
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    Moved to a different state for a job.
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    Responded to a work email after normal work hours.

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