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I can identify the things that really matter to me in life and pursue them.
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One of my big goals is to be free from painful emotions.
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I rush through meaningful activities without being really attentive to them.
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I try to stay busy to keep thoughts or feelings from coming.
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I act in ways that are consistent with how I wish to live my life.
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I get so caught up in my thoughts that I am unable to do the things that I most want to do.
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I make choices based on what is important to me, even if it is stressful.
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I tell myself that I shouldn't have certain thoughts.
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I find it difficult to stay focused on what's happening in the present.
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I behave in line with my personal values.
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I go out of my way to avoid situations that might bring difficult thoughts, feelings, or sensations.
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Even when doing the things that matter to me, I find myself doing them without paying attention.
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I am willing to fully experience whatever thoughts, feelings and sensations come up for me, without trying to change or defend against them.
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I undertake things that are meaningful to me, even when I find it hard to do so.
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I work hard to keep out upsetting feelings.
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I do jobs or tasks automatically, without being aware of what I'm doing.
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I am able to follow my long terms plans including times when progress is slow.
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Even when something is important to me, I'll rarely do it if there is a chance it will upset me.
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It seems I am «running on automatic» without much awareness of what I'm doing.
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Thoughts are just thoughts – they don't control what I do.
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My values are really reflected in my behavior.
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I can take thoughts and feelings as they come, without attempting to control or avoid them.
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I can keep going with something when it's important to me.