How Mindful are you? test

Do you savor life or let everyday stresses control you? In other words, how mindful are you? The practice of mindfulness has been linked to happiness, health, and psychological well-being, but many of us may not know exactly what it is, let alone how to cultivate it.

Are YOU Mindful? How can I tell if I'm Mindful? Until now you could only wonder. But thanks to this great quiz, in just a few minutes you will find out!

Created by: Elizabeth Ouren
  1. When I am startled, I notice what is going on inside my body.
  2. I am aware of what thoughts are passing through my mind.
  3. I notice changes inside my body, like my heart beating faster or my muscles getting tense.
  4. I tell myself that I shouldn't feel sad.
  5. I tell myself that I shouldn't have certain thoughts.
  6. I try to distract myself when I feel unpleasant emotions.
  7. I try to put my problems out of mind.
  8. I try to stay busy to keep thoughts or feelings from coming to mind.
  9. I wish I could control my emotions more easily.
  10. If there is something I don't want to think about, I'll try many things to get it out of my mind.
  11. There are aspects of myself I don't want to think about.

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