Burnout Test
Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (Personal Burnout)
Free CBI burnout self-check — 6 questions, get your 0–100 personal burnout score.
Burnout Test (CBI)
6 quick questions on personal burnout — how worn out you feel. (0/6 answered)
How often do you feel tired?
How often are you physically exhausted?
How often are you emotionally exhausted?
How often do you think: 'I can't take it anymore'?
How often do you feel worn out?
How often do you feel weak and susceptible to illness?
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StartAbout the Burnout Test
This test uses the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) personal burnout subscale — 6 items scored 0–100 — to gauge how physically and emotionally worn out you feel. It's a self-check, not a medical diagnosis.
- Burnout builds over time from chronic stress. A high score is a prompt to recover and, if needed, seek support — not a clinical label.
Talk through your results with AI
Want to go deeper than a score? Copy the prompt below into ChatGPT, Claude or another AI assistant to reflect on your results, ask follow-up questions and get practical next steps. AI can be a helpful thinking partner for self-reflection — but it is not a therapist. Please read the note below.
I just completed the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (Personal Burnout), a self-assessment questionnaire. I'd like to reflect on what my results might mean. Please act as a supportive, evidence-based wellbeing coach: first ask me 2–3 clarifying questions, then explain in plain language what my results could indicate, and suggest small, realistic steps I could try over the next two weeks. Be honest about the limits of a self-test, and tell me when it would be wise to talk to a qualified professional.
AI assistants can make mistakes and are not a substitute for professional diagnosis or care. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis hotline right away.
About this tool
What is Burnout Test?
A short self-check for burnout — the chronic exhaustion that builds from prolonged stress — using the validated Copenhagen Burnout Inventory.
What is it for?
Tells you whether your physical and emotional exhaustion is low, moderate, or high, so you can act before it deepens.
How to read your result
Scores run 0–100. Under 50 is low, 50–74 moderate, 75+ high burnout. Higher means more chronic exhaustion.
A self-check based on the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, not a medical diagnosis. If burnout is affecting your health, consult a professional.
Classification & Reference
| Score | Burnout level |
|---|---|
| 0–49 | Low burnout |
| 50–74 | Moderate burnout |
| 75–100 | High burnout |
Frequently asked questions
What is a good burnout score?
On the CBI, under 50 is low burnout, 50–74 is moderate, and 75–100 is high. Lower is better. There's no single 'normal' — it reflects how worn out you've felt recently.
Is this the same as the workplace stress check?
No. Legal workplace stress checks (like Japan's 57-item program) screen job stress. This measures personal burnout — your overall exhaustion — with the 6-item CBI, and you can take it anytime.
Is burnout a medical diagnosis?
The WHO classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon, not a medical condition. This test is a self-check to gauge exhaustion, not a clinical diagnosis.
How do I recover from burnout?
Recovery starts with reducing chronic demands, protecting sleep and real breaks, and rebuilding energy. For high scores, professional support — and, if work-driven, a workload conversation — helps.
How is burnout different from stress?
Stress is the pressure you feel now; burnout is the chronic exhaustion that builds when stress goes unrelieved for a long time. High stress over months can lead to burnout.
Can I use ChatGPT or Claude to understand my results?
Yes. AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude can be a useful way to reflect on what your results mean and explore next steps, and this tool gives you a ready-made prompt plus a one-click link to start that conversation. Keep in mind that AI is not a licensed professional and cannot diagnose you — for a formal assessment, or if you are struggling, please consult a qualified health professional.