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Physical/Sensory Meditation and Mindfulness
When I sit down for a few minutes of rest, I find myself nodding off.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
I don’t notice when I’m getting hungry or thirsty until I’m famished or a bit dehydrated.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me often right now, but that’s because I’m in a season where nothing seems to sound good to eat or drink
This describes me daily or many times a week
I wake up or end my day noticing stress-related soreness and body aches. During the day, I tend to tune these out (or take pain-killers).
Occasionally describes me
This describes me, but only 1-2 days during my monthly cycle.
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me often right now, but that’s because I currently have a physical injury or change.
This describes me daily or many times a week
I experience pain, pressure, or fatigue behind my eyes at the end of the day. During the day, I tend to tune this out (or take pain-killers).
Occasionally describes me
This describes me, but only 1-2 days during my monthly cycle.
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me often right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
I find myself craving sweet or salty foods, and simpler foods don’t seem to have enough taste.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me, but only 1-2 days during my monthly cycle.
This describes me 2-3 times a week
This describes me daily or many times a week
When things get stressful, I look forward to being able to release the stress using something big and explosive like loud music, a hard workout, sex. I don’t often use small and quiet things (silent walk, closing eyes and breathing…)
Occasionally describes me
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
I find medium-level sounds or lights distract me or bother me.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me, but only 1-2 days during my monthly cycle.
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
I find myself getting anxious or annoyed when there is a medium-level of activity happening around me.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
I spend over 4 hours a day looking at a computer or phone screen.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but I’ve had a recent change to my routine
This describes me daily or many times a week
I spend most of my day inside, and rarely spend an hour outside.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me a 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because of the weather.
This describes me daily or many times a week
Scoring: Does this area of mindfulness seem to be a need for you right now?
Emotional Meditation and Mindfulness
When small things come up during my day (like a change of plans or something that isn’t quite working and needs adjusting), I find it hard to shift gears.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
I find my thoughts drifting when I’m trying to concentrate. I find myself forgetful or having difficulty retaining new information.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me, but only 1-2 days during my monthly cycle.
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
I get irritated with the people closest to me over insignificant things.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me, but only during 1-2 days during my monthly cycle.
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
My first reaction to a small issue or difficulty that comes up is frustration or blaming the other person/situation.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me, but only 1-2 days during my monthly cycle.
This describes me a 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
My first reaction to a small issue or difficulty that comes up, is anxiety or immediately blaming myself.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me, but only 1-2 days during my monthly cycle.
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
I feel anxious in my stomach or headaches because of being overwhelmed.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me, but only 1-2 days during my monthly cycle.
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
I get easily irritated and frustrated when people add tasks to my to-do list.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me, but only 1-2 days during my monthly cycle.
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
It’s hard to relax my mind enough to enjoy physical touch.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
I use wine, food, ect… to help me unwind in the evening.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
3 hours (or more) of my day is spent doing activities that most people would consider overwhelming.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’ve had a recent routine change
This describes me daily or many times a week
My job requires me to compartmentalize my feelings/emotions. Or, my job requires me to deal with other’s feelings/emotions.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’ve had a recent routine change
This describes me daily or many times a week
Scoring: Does this area of mindfulness seem to be an area of need for you right now?
Social/Relational Meditation and Mindfulness
I find myself avoiding fun activities with friends/family during the week and on the weekend because I don’t have the energy.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
Going to small events where I’ll be meeting new friends zaps me of energy or makes me feel anxious.
Does not describe me
Rarely describes me
Occasionally describes me
Often describes me
Almost always describes me
I often replaying events/conversations from my day (or the past), worried about how I might have come off to others.
Does not describe me
Rarely describes me
Occasionally describes me
Often describes me
Almost always describes me
I find myself apologizing for my actions or needing to explain my actions, even if nobody asked.
Does not describe me
Rarely describes me
Occasionally describes me
Often describes me
Almost always describes me
I feel drawn to activities where people need me. I feel a bit off when I’m in a situation where nobody needs me to do anything.
Does not describe me
Rarely describes me
Occasionally describes me
Often describes me
Almost always describes me
I feel selfish when I take time to do something just for me.
Does not describe me
Rarely describes me
Occasionally describes me
Often describes me
Almost always describes me
I find myself more and more choosing to do things online instead of in person.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
I find myself feeling pessimistic about society right now.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me a 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’m in a season of struggle or change
This describes me daily or many times a week
When it comes to struggles, I find that I avoid confiding in people or saying it out loud.
Does not describe me
Rarely describes me
Occasionally describes me
Often describes me
Almost always describes me
I feel uncomfortable talking honestly about my desires and needs.
Does not describe me
Rarely describes me
Occasionally describes me
Often describes me
Almost always describes me
I find it hard to maintain close relationships or make new friends.
Does not describe me
Rarely describes me
Occasionally describes me
Often describes me
Almost always describes me
I spend most of my work day presenting my best self to customers, clients, or colleagues. I don’t have many opportunities to be real, authentic, flawed.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’ve had a recent routine change
This describes me daily or many times a week
I spend most of my day alone or online.
Occasionally describes me
This describes me 2-3 times a week
Describes me right now, but that’s because I’ve had a recent routine change
This describes me daily or many times a week
Scoring: Does this area of mindfulness seem to be an area of need for you right now?
Energetic/Inspirational Meditation and Mindfulness
When I have free time, I’m more drawn to doing my hobbies than doing screen time.
This is a pretty good description of my personality.
I have hobbies that I enjoy, but I’m in a season of my life where I only them on the weekends.
I have hobbies that I enjoy, but it’s been a while since I’ve actually done one.
I don’t really have any hobbies right now.
I avoid new tasks because I fear I’ll make an error or mess it up.
Occasionally, but this doesn’t really describe my current frame of mind.
I do find myself feeling this way at times right now.
This describes my frame of mind pretty well right now.
This is a pretty good description of my personality.
I tend to focus on my failures and flaws more than my successes.
Occasionally, but this doesn’t really describe my current frame of mind.
I do find myself feeling this way at times right now.
This describes my frame of mind pretty well right now.
This is a pretty good description of my personality.
I need some inspiration right now. I feel like I’m just doing my day-to-day life but not really taking new opportunities.
Occasionally, but this doesn’t really describe my current frame of mind.
I do find myself feeling this way at times right now.
This describes my frame of mind pretty well right now.
This is a pretty good description of my personality.
I find myself day-dreaming about the life I want, but not taking many new steps towards it.
Occasionally, but this doesn’t really describe my current frame of mind.
I do find myself feeling this way at times right now.
This describes my frame of mind pretty well right now.
This is a pretty good description of my personality.
I feel uncomfortable when I’m asked to think honestly about my desires and needs.
Occasionally, but this doesn’t really describe my current frame of mind.
I do find myself feeling this way at times right now.
This describes my frame of mind pretty well right now.
This is a pretty good description of my personality.
When I’m in nature, I feel a sense of awe.
This is a pretty good description of my personality.
I feel this way when I’m on vacation, but not recently.
I’m in a season of struggle right now, so owe is pretty far from a priority right now.
If I’m honest, I’m not sure I’ve really felt this before.
I find myself able to savor small moments.
This is a pretty good description of my personality.
I feel this way when I’m on vacation, but not recently.
I’m in a season of struggle right now, so owe is pretty far from a priority right now.
If I’m honest, I’m not sure I’ve really felt this before.
I feel that I have about the same amount of ups and downs as everyone else.
Yes, and I often find comfort in knowing I’m not alone when my life is on a low.
I’ve struggled on and off with this, but I can usually remind myself that everyone has ups and downs.
I’m currently struggling and am finding it hard to step away and find perspective because it sometimes feels unfair.
If I’m honest with myself, it seems like most people have it better than I do.
I find it hard to believe that I am part of something bigger than myself. I find it hard to believe that I’m connected to a universal whole.
I feel that I am part of something bigger. I feel connected and part of something.
I don’t believe in a universal being, and this doesn’t affect how I feel about life.
I’ve struggled on and off with this, but I think I feel a connection in the universe.
My current struggles make it hard to believe that there is something bigger that I’m connected to.
If I’m honest with myself, I often feel alone in the universe.
In my daily life, I am often asked to think outside the box or create things that I find challenging and interesting.
This describes my daily life pretty well.
I am challenged to think creatively, but probably only a couple times a month.
I can think back to a few things I created in the last year.
I’m not often challenged to think creatively in my daily life right now.
I spend most of my day doing routine tasks. One day often looks very similar to other days.
This describes my daily life pretty well.
Half of my days are like this, and the other half is less routine.
I have routines, but because of the many things the pop up each day looks and feels pretty different.
Scoring: Does this area of mindfulness seem to be an area of need for you right now?