The
Mindful
Attention
Awareness Scale
(MAAS)

The trait MAAS is a 15-item scale designed to assess a core characteristic of mindfulness, namely, a receptive state of mind in which attention, informed by a sensitive awareness of what is occurring in the present, simply observes what is taking place.

Instructions

Below is a collection of statements about your everyday experience.
Using the scale below, please indicate how frequently or infrequently you currently have each experience.
Please answer according to what really reflects your experience rather than what you think your experience should be.
Please treat each item separately from every other item.

1/15

I could be experiencing some emotions and not be conscious of them until some time later.

I break or spill things because of carelessness, not paying attention, or thinking of something else.

I tend to walk quickly to get where I’m going without paying attention to what I experience along the way.

I tend not to notice feelings of physical tension or discomfort until they really grab my attention.

I forget a person’s name almost as soon as I’ve been told it for the first time.

It seems I am “running on automatic,” without much awareness of what I’m doing.

I get so focused on the goal I want to achieve that I lose touch with what I’m doing right now to get there.

I find myself listening to someone with one ear, doing something else at the same time.

Thank you for taking the assessment!

Your MAAS Score Is

3.00

Mindful Attention Awareness Scale is the standard test to measure mindfulness.

Higher scores reflect higher levels of dispositional mindfulness. With these higher scores also come lower reported negative emotional states.

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*Like any self-reported measurement, it allows for individual biases. Subsequent scores can be compared for the same person but are not meant to be compared with others’ scores.

What Is Mindfulness?
Why Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present and aware of where we are, what we are doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what is going on around us.

While humans vary in their abilities in trait mindfulness, those who have effectively cultivated it live with higher levels of autonomy, pleasant effect, vitality, and satisfaction.

This scale is based on the understanding that all humans have a 'radar' for internal and external experience, which is awareness. Consciousness is built through harnessing the focusing of that awareness, which is attention.

Mindfulness is enhanced attention and awareness of current experience or the present moment.

Factors Contributing To Increase In Mindfulness

Guidance From Authentic Instructors

Seasoned instructors who have guided many people in their meditation journey are always helpful in providing a strong base to start meditation.

Collective Learning With Doubts

Interactive environment with other sadhaks (seekers) promotes the feeling of community. Timely doubt clarification with senior instructors helps you not get stuck in practice.

Regularity Of Meditation Practice

Practicing daily is key in building the mindfulness level. It is a lifestyle change, and its implementation implies that a routine is followed, and habits are formed.

Increase Your Mindfulness

What Is Mindfulness?
Why Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present and aware of where we are, what we are doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what is going on around us.

While humans vary in their abilities in trait mindfulness, those who have effectively cultivated it live with higher levels of autonomy, pleasant effect, vitality, and satisfaction.

Mindfulness is enhanced attention and awareness of current experience or the present moment.

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The
Mindful
Attention
Awareness Scale
(MAAS)

Instructions

1/15

I could be experiencing some emotions and not be conscious of them until some time later.

I break or spill things because of carelessness, not paying attention, or thinking of something else.

I find it difficult to stay focused on what’s happening in the present.

I tend to walk quickly to get where I’m going without paying attention to what I experience along the way.

I tend not to notice feelings of physical tension or discomfort until they really grab my attention.

I forget a person’s name almost as soon as I’ve been told it for the first time.

It seems I am “running on automatic,” without much awareness of what I’m doing.

I rush through activities without being really attentive to them.

I get so focused on the goal I want to achieve that I lose touch with what I’m doing right now to get there.

I do jobs or tasks automatically, without being aware of what I'm doing.

I find myself listening to someone with one ear, doing something else at the same time.

I drive places on ‘automatic pilot’ and then wonder why I went there.

I find myself preoccupied with the future or the past.

I find myself doing things without paying attention.

I snack without being aware that I’m eating.

Thank you for taking the assessment!

What Is Mindfulness?
Why Mindfulness?

Factors Contributing To Increase In Mindfulness

Guidance From Authentic Instructors

Seasoned instructors who have guided many people in their meditation journey are always helpful in providing a strong base to start meditation.

Collective Learning With Doubts

Interactive environment with other sadhaks (seekers) promotes the feeling of community. Timely doubt clarification with senior instructors helps you not get stuck in practice.

Regularity Of Meditation Practice

Practicing daily is key in building the mindfulness level. It is a lifestyle change, and its implementation implies that a routine is followed, and habits are formed.

What Is Mindfulness?
Why Mindfulness?

The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)

Instructions

1/15

I could be experiencing some emotions and not be conscious of them until some time later.

I break or spill things because of carelessness, not paying attention, or thinking of something else.

I find it difficult to stay focused on what’s happening in the present.

I tend to walk quickly to get where I’m going without paying attention to what I experience along the way.

I tend not to notice feelings of physical tension or discomfort until they really grab my attention.

I forget a person’s name almost as soon as I’ve been told it for the first time.

It seems I am “running on automatic,” without much awareness of what I’m doing.

I rush through activities without being really attentive to them.

I get so focused on the goal I want to achieve that I lose touch with what I’m doing right now to get there.

I do jobs or tasks automatically, without being aware of what I'm doing.

I find myself listening to someone with one ear, doing something else at the same time.

I drive places on ‘automatic pilot’ and then wonder why I went there.

I find myself preoccupied with the future or the past.

I find myself doing things without paying attention.

I snack without being aware that I’m eating.

Thank you for taking the assessment!

What Is Mindfulness? Why Mindfulness?

Factors Contributing To Increase In Mindfulness

Guidance From Authentic Instructors

Seasoned instructors who have guided many people in their meditation journey are always helpful in providing a strong base to start meditation.

Collective Learning With Doubts

Interactive environment with other sadhaks (seekers) promotes the feeling of community. Timely doubt clarification with senior instructors helps you not get stuck in practice.

Regularity Of Meditation Practice

Practicing daily is key in building the mindfulness level. It is a lifestyle change, and its implementation implies that a routine is followed, and habits are formed.

What Is Mindfulness? Why Mindfulness?

The
Mindful
Attention
Awareness Scale
(MAAS)

What Is Mindfulness?
Why Mindfulness?

What Is Mindfulness?
Why Mindfulness?