Wellbeing

Burnout Signals

How close the tank is to empty.

⏱ Time: ~2–3 min 📋 Items: 18 questions 🔬 Based on: Multidimensional Burnout Model (MBI Dimensions) 🔒 Privacy: 100% In-Browser
18 questions
How this is scored

18 items across exhaustion, mental distance, and effectiveness. It follows burnout construct logic, but it is not a substitute for an occupational or clinical assessment.

Academic References & Background

  • Maslach, C., & Jackson, S. E. (1981). The measurement of experienced burnout. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 2(2), 99-113.
  • Schaufeli, W. B., Leiter, M. P., & Maslach, C. (2009). Burnout: 35 years of research and practice. Career Development International, 14(3), 204-220.

1I felt emotionally drained by my responsibilities.

2I needed more recovery time than usual after work or study.

3I kept pushing through even when my body asked for rest.

4I woke up already feeling behind or depleted.

5My energy dropped sharply during ordinary tasks.

6I felt like I had too little capacity for people's needs.

7Tasks that used to matter felt distant or pointless.

8I felt more cynical about work, study, or responsibilities.

9I became irritated when people needed things from me.

10I cared less about quality than I normally would.

11I emotionally checked out to get through the day.

12I avoided thinking about long-term goals.

13It was harder to feel proud of what I completed.

14I needed more effort to do work that is usually manageable.

15I made more mistakes because I felt overloaded.

16My confidence in my ability dropped.

17I struggled to make progress even when I tried.

18I felt less effective than my normal self.

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What this test measures

Your answers are scored on 3 dimensions, and the result comes from how they combine:

About this assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Burnout Signals measure?

How close the tank is to empty. 18 items across exhaustion, mental distance, and effectiveness. It follows burnout construct logic, but it is not a substitute for an occupational or clinical assessment.

How is this test scored and how long does it take?

This test contains 18 questions and takes about 3 minutes to complete. All scoring runs instantly in your browser with zero sign-up.

Are my responses and results kept private?

Yes, 100% private. All calculations happen entirely inside your web browser. Your answers never leave your device and are never stored on any server.

Is this a clinical or medical diagnosis?

No. MindType tests are created for self-reflection, personal insight, and education. They do not constitute clinical, psychiatric, or psychological diagnosis.

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