🔥Based on the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)

Burnout Self-Assessment

Recognize early signs of professional exhaustion and chronic workplace stress

Duration: approx. 10 minutes22 questionsFree self-assessment
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What This Test Measures

This scientifically validated self-assessment is based on the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), the world's most widely used instrument for measuring burnout. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes burnout as an occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.

Emotional Exhaustion

Feelings of being overextended, energy depletion, and emotional emptiness from sustained work demands

Depersonalization

Increasing detachment, cynical attitudes, and emotional disconnection from colleagues and clients

Reduced Accomplishment

Extent of diminished effectiveness, reduced productivity, and lack of meaningful achievement at work

Who Should Take This Test?

  • Working professionals who feel increasingly exhausted and drained
  • People with high workloads or in demanding careers
  • Leaders and managers with significant responsibilities
  • Those in helping professions (healthcare, therapy, social work, teaching)
  • Anyone who wants to recognize warning signs early and take preventive action

What You Will Learn

  • Your personal burnout risk profile across three dimensions
  • Detailed assessment with comparison to reference values
  • Individual recommendations based on your results
  • Concrete strategies for burnout prevention

Frequently Asked Questions

The MBI is the world's most widely used and scientifically validated instrument for measuring burnout. It was developed in 1981 by Christina Maslach and Susan Jackson and measures three core dimensions of burnout syndrome: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment.

The test includes 22 questions and takes approximately 10 minutes. We recommend answering questions spontaneously and honestly without overthinking individual responses.

Yes, all calculations are performed exclusively locally in your browser. Your answers and results are not transmitted to servers or stored anywhere. Your privacy is completely protected.

No, this self-assessment is meant for self-reflection and early recognition. It does not replace professional medical or psychological diagnosis. If you experience persistent symptoms, we recommend consulting a doctor, psychologist, or therapist.

A high result indicates significant signs of burnout and signals urgent need for action. In this case, we recommend seeking professional support and implementing concrete stress reduction measures.

The WHO included burnout in ICD-11 in 2019 as a 'syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.' It is classified as an occupational phenomenon, not a standalone medical condition.

Your personal data is not permanently stored. To generate your PDF report, results are only temporarily processed on the server and automatically deleted afterwards.

Burnout Self-Assessment

Recognize early signs of professional exhaustion and chronic workplace stress

Start Test Now