Exhaustion
Physical or mental fatigue and difficulty recovering after work.
Burnout test · Adults
Better understand your exhaustion at work
This questionnaire helps you reflect on signs of work-related burnout.
What is burnout?
Burnout is a state of exhaustion associated with prolonged exposure to work demands. It can affect energy, one’s relationship with work, concentration, and emotional regulation.
The four dimensions assessed by the test
Mental distance
Disengagement, loss of interest, or a more negative attitude toward work.
Cognitive impairment
Concentration or memory problems and unusual mistakes.
Emotional impairment
Emotional reactions that are stronger or harder to control.
An indication, not a diagnosis
This test is a guidance tool. It neither confirms nor rules out burnout and does not replace advice from a doctor, psychologist, or another qualified professional.
We use the BAT (Burnout Assessment Tool manual) provided by KU Leuven. The test measures four core symptoms of burnout, presented below. This test was created by Schaufeli, W.B., De Witte, H. & Desart, S. (2020). Manual Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT). KU Leuven, Belgium: see website