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Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire
Description:

This instrument is based on a factor analytic study of five independently developed mindfulness questionnaires. The analysis yielded five factors that appear to represent elements of mindfulness as it is currently conceptualized. The five facets are observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-judging of inner experience, and non-reactivity to inner experience. More information is available in:

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. When I take a shower or a bath, I stay alert to the sensations of water on my body.*

Never or Very Rarely TrueRarely TrueSometimes TrueOften TrueVery Often or Always True

2. I’m good at finding words to describe my feelings.*

Never or Very Rarely TrueRarely TrueSometimes TrueOften TrueVery Often or Always True

3. I don’t pay attention to what I’m doing because I’m daydreaming, worrying, or otherwise distracted.*

Never or Very Rarely TrueRarely TrueSometimes TrueOften TrueVery Often or Always True

4. I believe some of my thoughts are abnormal or bad and I shouldn’t think that way.*

Never or Very Rarely TrueRarely TrueSometimes TrueOften TrueVery Often or Always True

5. When I have distressing thoughts or images, I “step back” and am aware of the thought or image without getting taken over by it.*

Never or Very Rarely TrueRarely TrueSometimes TrueOften TrueVery Often or Always True

6. I notice how foods and drinks affect my thoughts, bodily sensations, and emotions.*

Never or Very Rarely TrueRarely TrueSometimes TrueOften TrueVery Often or Always True

7. I have trouble thinking of the right words to express how I feel about things.*

Never or Very Rarely TrueRarely TrueSometimes TrueOften TrueVery Often or Always True

8. I do jobs or tasks automatically without being aware of what I’m doing.*

Never or Very Rarely TrueRarely TrueSometimes TrueOften TrueVery Often or Always True

9. I think some of my emotions are bad or inappropriate and I shouldn’t feel them.*

Never or Very Rarely TrueRarely TrueSometimes TrueOften TrueVery Often or Always True

10. When I have distressing thoughts or images I am able just to notice them without reacting.*

Never or Very Rarely TrueRarely TrueSometimes TrueOften TrueVery Often or Always True

11. I pay attention to sensations, such as the wind in my hair or sun on my face.*

Never or Very Rarely TrueRarely TrueSometimes TrueOften TrueVery Often or Always True

12. Even when I’m feeling terribly upset I can find a way to put it into words.*

Never or Very Rarely TrueRarely TrueSometimes TrueOften TrueVery Often or Always True

13. I find myself doing things without paying attention.*

Never or Very Rarely TrueRarely TrueSometimes TrueOften TrueVery Often or Always True

14. I tell myself I shouldn’t be feeling the way I’m feeling.*

Never or Very Rarely TrueRarely TrueSometimes TrueOften TrueVery Often or Always True

15. When I have distressing thoughts or images I just notice them and let them go.*

Never or Very Rarely TrueRarely TrueSometimes TrueOften TrueVery Often or Always True

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