Burnout Self-Assessment – Maslach Burnout Inventory Online Test

What is Burnout?
Burnout is a state of chronic work-related stress that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion, cynicism or detachment, and feelings of ineffectiveness. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is the most widely used instrument to measure burnouten.wikipedia.org. It consists of 22 questions that evaluate three key dimensions: emotional exhaustion (feeling drained and fatigued), depersonalization (becoming detached or indifferent toward work and colleagues) and personal accomplishment (sense of achievement and competence). High exhaustion and depersonalization scores coupled with low personal accomplishment indicate a high level of burnout.

Burnout Assessment Quiz

How often do you feel the following at work?

Emotional Exhaustion – feeling emotionally drained:

1. I feel emotionally exhausted from my work.

2. I feel burned out or overextended by my work.

Depersonalization – feeling detached or cynical:

3. I have become more cynical about whether my work matters.

4. I feel indifferent or negative toward the people I serve at work.

Personal Accomplishment – feeling effective at work:

5. I feel I am making an effective contribution through my work.

6. I feel confident that I am effective at my job.

How to use the Burnout Calculator:
Our Burnout Assessment is a simplified self-test inspired by the MBI. Rate how often you experience a series of work-related feelings. The tool will calculate your scores in the three burnout dimensions and tell you if you’re at risk of burnout. It’s free and confidential – no email or sign-up needed. By honestly answering these questions, you can gauge whether you might be burning out from your job or studies.

Who is this for?
Anyone feeling overwhelmed by work or caregiving duties can use this calculator. Burnout can affect professionals, students, and even homemakers. Common signs include: feeling exhausted even after time off, dreading workdays, becoming cynical or irritated about your job, or feeling like your efforts don’t matter. This assessment can help validate those feelings and encourage you to take action (like seeking support or making changes in your routine).

Interpreting your results:

Low Burnout Risk: If your results show low scores in exhaustion and cynicism, and a high sense of accomplishment, you likely are not experiencing significant burnout. Keep up your healthy work-life balance, but stay mindful of stress.
Moderate Burnout Risk: Moderate scores suggest you have some burnout symptoms. You might be feeling somewhat drained or detached. It’s a good idea to improve your self-care, set boundaries at work, and perhaps talk with a supervisor or counselor about stress.
High Burnout Risk: High exhaustion and cynicism scores (and/or very low personal accomplishment) indicate significant burnout. You may feel emotionally exhausted almost every day and have a negative, detached attitude toward your work. At this stage, it’s important to seek changes: consider speaking to HR about workload, taking time off to recharge, or consulting a mental health professional. Burnout is serious but recoverable with the right steps – you’re not alone, and support is available.

Remember: Burnout develops over time. Taking this test regularly (say, every few months) can help you track your well-being. If your scores worsen, it’s a red flag to make changes. Improving work-life balance, getting adequate rest, and finding meaning outside of work can all help combat burnout. Use this tool as a starting point to spark positive changes towards a healthier, happier you.