Your burnout check result: three things to write down next
CareOps editorial team · · 4 min read
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Read our full editorial standards →If a burnout check left you wondering what to do next, write three things beside the result: one draining moment, what changed after rest and something you would like support adjusting. The example below gives you a place to start a conversation about how you are doing.
At a glance
- Maeumi uses six personal and seven work-related CBI items. Its combined score differs from the original separate 0–100 averages; scores from other sites may not be comparable.
- Write down a draining moment, what changed after rest and one request for support. The worked example is a conversation worksheet, not a diagnostic rule.
First, check which version of the CBI you used
The original Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) contains six personal, seven work-related and six client-related items, scored as separate 0–100 averages. Maeumi's free burnout check uses the first two groups, 13 items in total, and displays its own combined score and descriptive ranges.
Do not apply another site's cutoff to Maeumi's combined score or use the score alone to decide whether you have burnout. Even when two checks share a name, first compare their items and scoring. If the result surprised you, note the period and work situation you had in mind while answering.
Three notes: the moment, after rest and a request
The following is a fictional example, not a customer's story or test result. Use it to practice replacing a judgment about yourself with a situation you can describe to someone else.
| What to note | Fictional example | A next question |
|---|---|---|
| A draining moment | On Tuesday, two deadlines overlapped and another task arrived. I checked work alerts after finishing. | When did the exhaustion feel strongest? |
| What changed after rest | A walk eased some physical tension, but I still worried about which task to start tomorrow. | How did physical tiredness and work worries change separately? |
| Something to adjust | I want to agree on the priority of the two tasks and discuss moving one deadline. | What can you decide, and what needs another person's agreement? |
A few lines are enough. Start with one workload, deadline or responsibility that feels especially demanding. You can also note when you have little authority or room to ask for help. You do not need to explain every difficult condition as a failure of willpower or character.
A sentence for discussing workload
In the fictional example, you might say: ‘A and B are due at the same time this week. With the time available, I do not think I can finish both to the same standard. Could we agree on the priority and discuss moving B's deadline?’ The response and room for adjustment will vary. Choose a person and way of talking that feel safe in your situation.
If asking now feels difficult, simply write down the support you wanted. For related exercises, see when everything feels urgent and switching off after work.
Bring this opening sentence to a conversation
‘I tried a burnout check. Rather than judge myself by the score, I want to talk through Tuesday, when the deadlines overlapped. Please ask me one question at a time about my thoughts, physical reactions and what I could adjust.’ You can describe the moment without including names, your employer or a colleague's contact details.
In Maeumi, follow the instructions below the result and sign up or sign in in the same browser within 24 hours to carry it into your record. If you skip that flow or start on another device, describe the situation rather than assuming the score transferred. Preview the conversation in our first-session walkthrough.
You can seek help regardless of the score
WHO classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon rather than a medical condition, so it does not explain every kind of exhaustion outside work. If exhaustion disrupts daily life or changes in sleep, appetite or mood continue, discuss how you are doing with a counselor or clinician regardless of the score. If your immediate safety is at risk, connect with someone nearby and emergency support first.
For the basic concept and cautions about distinguishing exhaustion from other concerns, read our guide to burnout signs. You can start with just one line of the worksheet above.
Try a self-assessment without signing inCBI · Personal and work exhaustionIf everyday life or work has been leaving you exhaustedStart the check →Frequently asked questions
- Can I compare my CBI score with another site's result?
- First check that the items and scoring match. Maeumi displays a combined score from 13 personal and work-related items; it does not map directly to the original separate 0–100 averages or another site's ranges.
- Can I seek counseling even if my score is low?
- Yes. You can discuss difficulties in daily life regardless of the score. Describe when you feel exhausted, how long it has continued and how it affects sleep, eating or work.
- What should I write down after a burnout check?
- Write down one draining moment, what changed after rest and one thing you want help adjusting. This is a worksheet for starting a conversation, not a diagnostic rule.
Sources
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