The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) is one of the most respected burnout measures in occupational health research, developed by Kristensen and colleagues in 2005 as a rigorous, freely available alternative to commercial instruments. This is its personal burnout scale: it measures exhaustion itself, whatever its source. Answer honestly, not how you wish you felt.
The Questionnaire
How often do you experience the following?
0 / 6 answered
0 / 100
Your answers do not suggest significant exhaustion right now. If you took this test anyway, notice why: prevention is the one intervention that always works.
Early signals. This is the stage where patterns are easiest to change, before the system settles into them. Naming what is driving the load now costs far less than treating it later.
Your answers suggest moderate burnout. At this level, rest alone rarely resolves it: the pattern that produces the exhaustion needs to be identified and worked on directly. This is exactly what structured burnout therapy does, and a free 15-minute consultation is a reasonable next step.
Your answers suggest high to severe burnout. Please take this seriously: at this level the system is running on reserves it no longer replenishes. Professional support is warranted, and evidence-based treatment works. Reaching out this week is a good decision.
Interpretation
| Score | Severity |
|---|---|
| 0–24 | Low |
| 25–49 | Early signals |
| 50–74 | Moderate burnout |
| 75–100 | High to severe burnout |
The CBI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Only a clinical evaluation by a qualified professional can assess burnout and rule out related conditions. Your answers are processed entirely in your browser: nothing is sent, stored, or seen by anyone but you.
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Questions About This Test
No. They are different instruments. The CBI was developed by Kristensen and colleagues as a rigorous, freely available alternative to commercial questionnaires, and this personal scale measures exhaustion itself, whatever its source: work, caregiving, or life load.
Yes. This is the personal burnout scale precisely because exhaustion does not require an employment contract: caregivers, parents, founders, and expats know it well. What matters is sustained load without sufficient recovery.
No. The score is calculated in your browser, nothing is stored or transmitted, and closing the page erases everything.
Get Started
If your score suggests it is time to act, the first step is a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your situation. No referral needed, no waitlist. You will hear back directly from J.R. Hernandez.