Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire

Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire*
Please rate each of the following statements using the scale provided.
Write the number in the blank that best describes your own opinion of
what is generally true for you.
1 2 3 4 5
Never or Rarely true Sometimes Often true Very often or
very rarely true always true
true
_____ 1. When Im walking, I deliberately notice the sensations of my

body moving.
_____ 2. Im good at finding words to describe my feelings.
_____ 3. I criticize myself for having irrational or inappropriate

emotions.
_____ 4. I perceive my feelings and emotions without having to react to

them.
_____ 5. When I do things, my mind wanders off and Im easily

distracted.
_____ 6. When I take a shower or bath, I stay alert to the sensations of

water on my body.
_____ 7. I can easily put my beliefs, opinions, and expectations into

words.
_____ 8. I dont pay attention to what Im doing because Im

daydreaming, worrying, or otherwise distracted.
_____ 9. I watch my feelings without getting lost in them.
_____ 10. I tell myself I shouldnt be feeling the way Im feeling.
_____ 11. I notice how foods and drinks affect my thoughts, bodily
sensations, and emotions.
_____ 12. Its hard for me to find the words to describe what Im
thinking.
_____ 13. I am easily distracted.
_____ 14. I believe some of my thoughts are abnormal or bad and I

shouldnt think that way.
_____ 15. I pay attention to sensations, such as the wind in my hair or
sun on my face.
_____ 16. I have trouble thinking of the right words to express how I feel
about things
_____ 17. I make judgments about whether my thoughts are good or

bad.
_____ 18. I find it difficult to stay focused on whats happening in the

present.
1 2 3 4 5
Never or very Rarely true Sometimes Often true Very often
rarely true true or always
true
_____ 19. When I have distressing thoughts or images, I step back

and am aware of the thought or image without getting taken over by it.
_____ 20. I pay attention to sounds, such as clocks ticking, birds

chirping, or cars passing.
_____ 21. In difficult situations, I can pause without immediately

reacting.
_____ 22. When I have a sensation in my body, its difficult for me to

describe it because I cant find the right words.
_____ 23. It seems I am running on automatic without much

awareness of what Im doing.
_____24. When I have distressing thoughts or images, I feel calm soon

after.
_____ 25. I tell myself that I shouldnt be thinking the way Im thinking.
_____ 26. I notice the smells and aromas of things.
_____ 27. Even when Im feeling terribly upset, I can find a way to put it
into words.
_____ 28. I rush through activities without being really attentive to

them.
_____ 29. When I have distressing thoughts or images I am able just to

notice them without reacting.
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_____ 30. I think some of my emotions are bad or inappropriate and I
shouldnt feel them.
_____ 31. I notice visual elements in art or nature, such as colors,

shapes, textures, or patterns of light and shadow.
_____ 32. My natural tendency is to put my experiences into words.
_____ 33. When I have distressing thoughts or images, I just notice

them and let them go.
_____ 34. I do jobs or tasks automatically without being aware of what

Im doing.
_____ 35. When I have distressing thoughts or images, I judge myself as

good or bad, depending what the thought/image is about.
_____ 36. I pay attention to how my emotions affect my thoughts and
behavior.
1 2 3 4 5
Never or very Rarely true Sometimes Often true Very often
rarely true true or always
true
_____ 37. I can usually describe how I feel at the moment in

considerable detail.
_____ 38. I find myself doing things without paying attention.
_____ 39. I disapprove of myself when I have irrational ideas.
_____40. I am often tired when I get off work.
_____41. I am able to listen to my students and attend to their

individual needs.
_____42. I am tolerant of last minute changes in plans.
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If you have any questions or concerns about the nature of this research
or the survey please contact Corinne Scheman phone: 708-7788 email:
[email protected]; Dr. Silbaugh, email:
[email protected] or [email protected]
* Questions 1- 39 are taken fromThe Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), a

psychological measurement to explore mindfulness. It is based on five independently
developed mindfulness questionnaires that are bound together in a factor analytic study.
Wikipedia attributes the questionnaire to Ruth A. Baer, Gregory T. Smith, Emily Lykins,
Daniel Button, Jennifer Krietemeyer, Shannon Sauer, Erin Walsh, Danielle Duggan and J.
Mark G. Williams Assessment 2008; 15; 329
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Facet_Mindfulness_Questionnaire)

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_____ 1. When Im walking, I deliberately notice the sensations of my

_____ 3. I criticize myself for having irrational or inappropriate

_____ 4. I perceive my feelings and emotions without having to react to

_____ 5. When I do things, my mind wanders off and Im easily

_____ 6. When I take a shower or bath, I stay alert to the sensations of

_____ 7. I can easily put my beliefs, opinions, and expectations into

_____ 8. I dont pay attention to what Im doing because Im

_____ 9. I watch my feelings without getting lost in them.

_____ 10. I tell myself I shouldnt be feeling the way Im feeling.

_____ 13. I am easily distracted.

_____ 14. I believe some of my thoughts are abnormal or bad and I

_____ 17. I make judgments about whether my thoughts are good or

_____ 18. I find it difficult to stay focused on whats happening in the

_____ 19. When I have distressing thoughts or images, I step back

_____ 20. I pay attention to sounds, such as clocks ticking, birds

_____ 21. In difficult situations, I can pause without immediately

_____ 22. When I have a sensation in my body, its difficult for me to

_____ 23. It seems I am running on automatic without much

_____24. When I have distressing thoughts or images, I feel calm soon

_____ 26. I notice the smells and aromas of things.

_____ 28. I rush through activities without being really attentive to

_____ 29. When I have distressing thoughts or images I am able just to

_____ 31. I notice visual elements in art or nature, such as colors,

_____ 32. My natural tendency is to put my experiences into words.

_____ 33. When I have distressing thoughts or images, I just notice

_____ 34. I do jobs or tasks automatically without being aware of what

_____ 35. When I have distressing thoughts or images, I judge myself as

_____ 37. I can usually describe how I feel at the moment in

_____ 38. I find myself doing things without paying attention.

_____ 39. I disapprove of myself when I have irrational ideas.

_____40. I am often tired when I get off work.

_____41. I am able to listen to my students and attend to their

_____42. I am tolerant of last minute changes in plans.

* Questions 1- 39 are taken fromThe Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), a

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