1. Look at notes.

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