Burnout Risk
Measure your personal and work-related exhaustion using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (Kristensen et al., 2005), a peer-reviewed public-domain instrument
Why It Matters
88% of professionals report moderate to severe burnout symptoms
Burnout costs employers $15,000 per employee annually in turnover and lost productivity
Early intervention can stop burnout before it deepens into longer-term low mood
What You'll Discover
• Your personal burnout score: physical and emotional exhaustion in general
• Your work-related burnout score: exhaustion attributed specifically to your work
• Whether the load is generalised or specifically work-driven (different responses for each)
• Where your overall reading falls on the Kristensen 2005 scale: low, moderate, or high
• Targeted prevention and recovery strategies for your tier
Frequently Asked Questions
What is burnout?
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. This assessment uses the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (Kristensen et al., 2005), which measures two subscales: personal burnout (physical and emotional exhaustion in general) and work-related burnout (exhaustion attributed specifically to your work). The split tells you whether the load is generalised or specifically work-driven, which points to different responses.
What causes burnout?
Common causes include excessive workload, lack of control, unclear expectations, poor relationships with managers, insufficient recognition, and misalignment between values and work demands. Burnout is a job-environment mismatch, not a personal weakness.
How is this different from low mood?
Burnout is specifically work-related, while ongoing low mood affects all life areas. However, untreated burnout can deepen into longer-term low mood. The key distinction: burnout often improves with job changes or workload reduction; ongoing low mood is best supported by a licensed professional.
Can burnout be prevented?
Yes. Prevention includes setting boundaries, building recovery time into your week, maintaining relationships outside work, pursuing meaningful projects, getting adequate sleep, and ensuring you have control over your work. Regular breaks are essential.
What if I'm already burned out?
First, this is treatable. Options include reducing hours, changing roles, taking a sabbatical, therapy, and lifestyle changes. Some people benefit from career pivot. The key is recognizing it early and taking action rather than pushing through.
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