Form: State Mindfulness Scale, SMS

1 – Not at all
2 – A little
3 – Moderately
4 – Quite a bit
5 – Very much
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1
I was aware of different emotions that arose in me.
2
I clearly physically felt what was going on in my body.
3
I tried to pay attention to pleasant and unpleasant sensations.
4
I changed my body posture and paid attention to the physical process of moving.
5
I found some of my experiences interesting.
6
I noticed many small details of my experience.
7
I felt aware of what was happening inside of me.
8
I noticed various sensations caused by my surroundings (e.g., heat, coolness, the wind on my face).
9
I noticed pleasant and unpleasant emotions.
10
I actively explored my experience in the moment.
11
I felt that I was experiencing the present moment fully.
12
I noticed pleasant and unpleasant thoughts.
13
I noticed physical sensations come and go.
14
I noticed emotions come and go.
15
I had moments when I felt alert and aware.
16
I felt in contact with my body.
17
I felt closely connected to the present moment.
18
I noticed thoughts come and go.
19
I was aware of what was going on in my mind.
20
It was interesting to see the patterns of my thinking.
21
I noticed some pleasant and unpleasant physical sensations.

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