The Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale measures our levels of mindful states over time. Since mindfulness is linked with overall happiness, psychologists wanted to create a way to measure a person’s mindfulness over time in hopes of developing better treatment plans for their patients. The scale measures mindfulness and consciousness through self-regulation, self-discipline, personality, and well-being. While is varies from person to person, the MAAS gives a clear picture of where a person’s mental health stands in terms of mindfulness.
The good news is that mindfulness is a skill and some individuals are shown to be more proficient at it than others. MAAS also details that with practice at focusing our concentration, we can develop this skill and become better at it.
QUIZ
_____1. I break or spill things because of carelessness, not paying attention, or thinking of something else.
Almost Always -5 // Very Frequently -4 // Somewhat Frequently- 3 //
Somewhat Infrequently-2 // Almost Never- 1
_____2. I find it difficult to stay focused on what's happening in the present, no matter what I'm doing.
Almost Always -5 // Very Frequently -4 // Somewhat Frequently- 3 //
Somewhat Infrequently-2 // Almost Never- 1
_____3. I tend to multitask so that I can take care of more than one thing at a time.
Almost Always -5 // Very Frequently -4 // Somewhat Frequently- 3 //
Somewhat Infrequently-2 // Almost Never- 1
_____4. My thoughts are usually in the past, or in the future.
Almost Always -5 // Very Frequently -4 // Somewhat Frequently- 3 //
Somewhat Infrequently-2 // Almost Never- 1
_____5. I get so focused on the goal I want to achieve, that I lose touch with what I'm doing at the moment.
Almost Always -5 // Very Frequently -4 // Somewhat Frequently- 3 //
Somewhat Infrequently-2 // Almost Never- 1
____6. I forget a person’s name almost as soon as I’ve been told it for the first time.
Almost Always -5 // Very Frequently -4 // Somewhat Frequently- 3 //
Somewhat Infrequently-2 // Almost Never- 1
____7. I snack without being aware that I’m eating.
Almost Always -5 // Very Frequently -4 // Somewhat Frequently- 3 //
Somewhat Infrequently-2 // Almost Never- 1
____8. It seems I am "running on automatic," without much awareness of what I'm doing.
Almost Always -5 // Very Frequently -4 // Somewhat Frequently- 3 //
Somewhat Infrequently-2 // Almost Never- 1
Results
For each answer, tally the points and add together.
Almost Always -5 points
Very Frequently -4 points
Somewhat Frequently- 3 points
Somewhat Infrequently-2 points
Almost Never- 1 points
30- 40
Life can be stressful, but taking 5 minutes a day to take a deep breath can increase your level of happiness significantly.
20-29
You realize the benefits of mindfulness. Now it's time to put what you know and learn, into practice
1- 19
Mindfulness is a big part of your life and has allowed you to manage the stressors of life gracefully.
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