The Mindfulness Quiz

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  I can recognize my emotions when I am experiencing them.

  • A.
    Rarely or Never
  • B.
    Sometimes
  • C.
    Often
  • D.
    Almost Always
• 2.
  When I am surprised, I can feel the sensations in my body

  • A.
    Always
  • B.
    Often
  • C.
    Sometimes
  • D.
    Rarely or Never
• 3.
  People have told me that I'm a good listener.

  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 4.
  I find it difficult to move on when I get upset 

  • A.
    Always, this is difficult!
  • B.
    Often
  • C.
    Sometimes
  • D.
    Rarely, I can usually recover quickly and let things go
• 5.
  When I find myself in a challenging situation I'm able to pause and gather my thoughts vs reacting immediately out of emotion

  • A.
    Nearly all of the time - I pause and then mindfully respond
  • B.
    Often
  • C.
    Occasionally
  • D.
    Almost Never - I react out of emotion a lot
• 6.
  I find my mind is very easily distracted

  • A.
    Nearly all of the time, it never rests!
  • B.
    Often
  • C.
    Sometimes
  • D.
    Rarely, my mind is pretty focused
• 7.
  I find it difficult to move on when I feel frustrated or unhappy.

  • A.
    No, this is not very difficult
  • B.
    Occasionally this is challenging
  • C.
    I find it pretty hard to move on
  • D.
    Yes, it is very difficult to let go of these emotions
• 8.
  When I walk outside I really notice the feel of the air, the sun, and enjoy the trees and sky.

  • A.
    All of the time, I soak it up
  • B.
    Often
  • C.
    Sometimes
  • D.
    I rarely notice these things
• 9.
  I feel like I always need to be 'doing' something

  • A.
    Not really, I'm good at just 'being'
  • B.
    Occasionally
  • C.
    Most of the time I do feel the need to be 'doing'
  • D.
    Yes, I feel like I ALWAYS need to be 'doing' something and feel guilty if I am not!
• 10.
   I try to zone out and distract myself when I am feeling unpleasant emotions

  • A.
    Absolutely, I don't like to feel uncomfortable emotions
  • B.
    Yes, I do this most of the time
  • C.
    Occasionally I avoid my feelings
  • D.
    Never, I allow myself to feel my feelings
• 11.
  I find myself replaying loops of thought about the past or future

  • A.
    Yes! Always, my mind is sooo busy!
  • B.
    Often my mind is busy
  • C.
    Once in awhile
  • D.
    Nope, my mind is very present in the moment!
• 12.
  I often feel a sense of inner peacefulness

  • A.
    Just about all of the time
  • B.
    Frequently
  • C.
    Occasionally
  • D.
    No, not at all
• 13.
  How often do you meditate?

  • A.
    Never, I don't have a practice
  • B.
    A few times per month
  • C.
    A few times per week
  • D.
    5-7 times a week

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Looks like you may need a little help with being more mindful...

  You may find that you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, especially in stressful situations; or, you may avoid conflict because you think that you'll find it distressing. Maybe you always feel you are ruminating about events from the past or worrying about the future and find it hard to focus on the present. It's likely, too, that you find it hard to manage stress and cultivate calm and peace in your life. This can be helped tremendously by adopting a mindfulness practice. Learn more about how to do this by clicking below.
• 2.
  Your Mindfulness Score Is Moderate...

  You probably have an interest in mindfulness and applying its principles to your daily living but still find it challenging in some situations. Perhaps you find that you can be preoccupied with worrying about the future or staying stuck in the past. Maybe you find it hard to not have knee-jerk reactions to things and instead long to be with your emotions in a more thoughtful way so that you can more mindfully respond to situations. The good news is there is some room to improve and that you are well on your way to experiencing the miracle of mindfulness in your life!
• 3.
  Amazing! You're living Mindfully!

  You are living with a sense of peace and wellbeing and you probably find that people approach you for advice on how to deal with difficult life situations or improve their wellbeing. Congrats on your efforts to truly be present and engaged with life in the moment! Realize your fullest potential by seeking opportunities to improve even further. The sky is the limit for you and your wellbeing!