Is Your Mind Centered in the Present Moment? [QUIZ]
Whether you’re a master meditator or a mindfulness novice, this fun quiz will help you improve your awareness quotient.
Dec 26, 2014
Mindfulness is a buzzword these days - from the business world to the self-help crowd, and naturally among spiritual enthusiasts. The practice is credited with a host of positive effects on mind and body, including feeling happier, improved memory and sporting performance, reduced stress and anxiety, increased concentration and better sleep.
You’re a MINDFUL MASTER
You are incredibly, admirably aware of everything going on within yourself - in both your body and your mind. As a result, your concentration is sharp, your relationships tend to flow peacefully and smoothly, you’re generally happy, and you sleep well at night.
If you don’t already have a meditation practice, it’s something you’d quite enjoy. Take this fun quiz to find out what type suits you: https://www.goodnet.org/articles/whats-your-meditation-style-quiz
You’re an AWARENESS APPRENTICE
You slip in and out of awareness in your day-to-day life - sometimes you’re focused and mindful of what’s going on, and at other times you’re on autopilot, letting the flow of events and circumstances influence your moods and reactions.
You likely find your mind wandering a lot when you’re tired or distracted - especially at work. This science-backed app will quiet your busy mind and help you focus on the task at hand: https://www.goodnet.org/articles/sciencebased-app-that-amplifies-your-productivity
You’re a MINDFULNESS NOVICE
While you have moments of clarity, for the most part you let the flow of life carry you along without much deliberate action. You spend a lot of time daydreaming, planning the future and going over past events, even though it doesn’t always make you happy.
Being focused on the task at hand is scientifically-proven to increase happiness. Try these easy tips for bringing mindfulness into your everyday life and see how it makes you feel: https://www.goodnet.org/articles/7-easy-ways-to-be-mindful-in-your-everyday-life-list
Describe your last meal
Home-cooked, enjoyed with family
A quick salad while reading the paper
Toast eaten standing up in the kitchen
Choose a phrase
Think before you speak
Do unto others
Better out than in
What does the word mindfulness mean to you?
Paying attention to the present moment
Thinking about what I’m doing
Something about yoga
What stands out most to you in this picture?
The shapes, patterns and textures
The colors
The houses
Stop for a moment and pay attention to your exhalation. Describe it:
Slow, deep and warm
Relaxing
Not sure what you mean
How often do you feel you have perfect concentration on the task at hand?
Often
Sometimes
Seldom
Exercise is:
A time to focus on my body
A way to clear my mind
On my to-do list
How does eating pizza make you feel?
Happy when I eat it, bloated afterwards
Free of doing the dishes
I’ve never really thought about it
In difficult situations you:
Stop and assess what’s going on before responding
Make a pros and cons list
Act from the gut
Have you ever practiced meditation or yoga?
Yes
No but I’ve been meaning to for a while
Not my thing
Special
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