Burnout Measure

asongofcaffeineandinsomnia:

You can use this measure to track how you’re doing this semester. If you start to get burned out, take a break! 

Rate these items using the scale below:

    1                 2              3             4               5            6               7
never    almost never  rarely   sometimes   often   very often   always

1. Tired
2. Disappointed with people
3. Hopeless
4. Trapped
5. Helpless
6. Depressed
7. Physically weak/Sickly
8. Worthless/Like a failure
9. Difficulties sleeping
10. Telling yourself, “I’ve had it”

Scoring: Add your responses to the 10 items and divide by 10.

Interpretation: 

• >2.4 – you’re doing just fine 
• 2.5 to 3.4 – if you keep pushing you may get burnout
• 3.5 to 4.4 – you’re burned out, take a break 
• 4.5 to 5.4 – very serious burnout, reduce commitment and increase self-care right now  
• 5.5 – seek immediate professional help

Malach-Pines, A. (2005). The Burnout Measure, Short Version. International Journal Of Stress Management, 12(1), 78-88. doi:10.1037/1072-5245.12.1.78