Burnout Assessment Tool Answering the questions in this questionnaire is quick and easy, and will take about 3 to 4 minutes.First, you'll answer a few questions from the BAT (Burnout Assessment Tool)*. These questions measure how stress is affecting you mentally and physically. Your results will be compared to the average scores of Dutch employees.Please note: The BAT does not diagnose burnout. Only a trained professional can do that.* Schaufeli, W., De Witte, H., Desart, S. (2020). De Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT): Een nieuw instrument voor het meten van Burn-out. Tijdschrift Klinische Psychologie, 50(4), 267-283.At work, I feel mentally exhausted Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None At the end of the day, I find it hard to recover my energy Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None I feel physically exhausted Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None I struggle to find any enthusiasm for my work Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None I feel a strong aversion towards my job Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None I’m cynical about what my work means to others Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None I feel unable to control my emotions Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None I do not recognize myself in the way I react emotionally Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None I may overreact unintentionally Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None I have trouble staying focused Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None I have trouble concentrating Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None I make mistakes because I have my mind on other things Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always None How much do you want to change?You have answered all the questions in the BAT. Your score shows how many physical and mental symptoms you currently have due to stress.This score does not tell how willing you are to change your relationship with stress. Your willingness to change is not fixed and can even vary from day to day. What is certain, however, is that the more you want to change, the easier it will be. So before you continue, take a moment to ask yourself the following question.How willing am I to change my relationship with stress? I'm not willing to change at all I’m not sure if I want to change I'm seriously thinking about changing I'm preparing to change I'm ready to change immediately None Personalized change planStress can have a negative impact on your body, your brain, and your life. Its effects can even influence others.Next, you will answer a few questions about 'motivations' and 'obstacles.' Your answers to these questions will be used to create your personalized change plan.What do you think will happen if nothing changes in the way you handle stress? What motivates you to improve your relationship with stress? (Please select all options that apply) Avoiding burnout Cutting down on unhealthy habits (smoking, drinking, unhealthy eating, gambling, etc.) that I’ve developed to cope with stress Improving my ability to control my emotions at home and at work Enhancing my ability to focus Increasing my energy levels Improving my physical health Improving my mental health Reducing my risk of long-term health issues Improving my relationship with family/friends, or my employer/manager Improving my ability to learn during stressful times Improving my performance at work or in school/training What obstacles do you face in changing your relationship with stress?Perfectionism: I want to perform well / I want to avoid mistakes.Examples: You were taught that you must always perform to the best of your ability. If you don’t, you feel like you’re not good enough. You fear that others will see you as less valuable if you don’t give 100% effort in everything you do. You feel the need to give 100% effort in everything, all the time. If you don’t, you believe you have failed. Perfectionism: I want to perform well / I want to avoid mistakes. Not applicable None What obstacles do you face in changing your relationship with stress?Not listening to my body: I have trouble listening to my body because I’m used to ignoring or numbing my feelings.Examples: You believe strong people don’t feel the need to stop, and that taking a break is a sign of weakness. You’ve learned to ignore or suppress the signals your body gives you (e.g., by drinking, smoking, eating poorly, gambling, etc.). You believe the best way to deal with difficulties or problems is to not let them affect you. When things get so bad that they start affecting you, you ignore or suppress the signals from your body (e.g., through drugs, alcohol, etc.). Not listening to my body: I have trouble listening to my body because I’m used to ignoring or numbing my feelings. Not applicable None What obstacles do you face in changing your relationship with stress?Setting boundaries: I have difficulty taking enough time and space to care for myself. / I often try to meet others' expectations, even when it means harming myself.Examples: You believe it's important to care for others, but you don’t take time or space to care for yourself. This may be because you feel less valuable, believe that taking care of yourself is a sign of weakness, fear that others will see you as less valuable if you don’t always meet their needs, feel that you’ve failed if you can’t be there for someone, etc. You have a strong sense of responsibility and do whatever it takes to meet others' expectations, even if it comes at your own expense. This may be because you feel less valuable, believe it's a sign of weakness if you have to say no to others because you need rest, fear that others will see you as less valuable if you don’t always meet their demands, or feel that you’ve failed if you can't get everything done, etc. Setting boundaries: I have difficulty taking enough time and space to care for myself. / I often try to meet others' expectations, even when it means harming myself. Not applicable None What obstacles do you face in changing your relationship with stress?Stress is part of who I am: My work (or something else that causes me a lot of stress) is an important part of my identity. Aside from that, I feel like I have little else.Examples: You believe your work (or something else that causes you stress) is extremely important—so important that your entire life revolves around it. Anything unrelated to this feels like a waste of time. As a result, you have few or no hobbies or friends, because they seem pointless and only distract you from what really matters. You believe stress is an important part of who you are. You’re always present, always pushing through, always available. You handle everything, you make sure things work out. If you didn’t do this, […] would stop. Who would you still be if you didn’t do this anymore? Stress is part of who I am: My work (or something else that causes me a lot of stress) is an important part of my identity. Aside from that, I feel like I have little else. Not applicable None What obstacles do you face in changing your relationship with stress? I experience other obstacles*, namely:*Please note: The tips you'll receive in your personalized change plan to overcome obstacles may not apply to this particular obstacle. Thank you for answering the questions. 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