🔥Burnout Risk Assessment (MBI-adapted)
How often do you experience this? 0=Never · 1=Rarely · 2=Sometimes · 3=Often · 4=Very often · 5=Always · 6=Daily
1. I feel emotionally drained from my work
2. I feel used up at the end of the workday
3. I feel tired when I get up to face another day at work
4. Working with people all day is a real strain for me
5. I feel burned out from my work
6. I feel frustrated by my job
7. I feel I'm working too hard on my job
8. Working directly with people puts too much stress on me
9. I feel like I'm at the end of my rope
The Burnout Assessment Tool used here is adapted from the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), the gold-standard instrument for measuring burnout developed by Christina Maslach (1981). Burnout is characterised by three dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and reduced personal accomplishment. It is recognised by the WHO as an occupational phenomenon (ICD-11).
Tip: Burnout recovery typically requires systemic changes, not just personal coping strategies. If you score high, consider speaking to your GP or occupational health team. The HSE Stress Management Standards provide a framework for employers to address work-related stress.
- 1Questions assess frequency of burnout experiences (0=never to 6=daily)
- 2Average score below 2: low burnout
- 3Average 2–3: moderate burnout — consider changes
- 4Average 3–4: high burnout — significant intervention needed
- 5Above 4: very high — seek professional support
| Average Score | Risk Level | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| 0–1.99 | Low | Maintain current practices |
| 2–2.99 | Moderate | Reduce workload; improve boundaries; exercise |
| 3–3.99 | High | Speak to line manager or GP; consider counselling |
| 4–6 | Very high | Immediate intervention; medical advice recommended |