Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness Skills, KIMS Test - the question form
Questions: 39 · 8 minutes
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1. I notice changes in my body, such as when my breathing slows down or speeds up.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
2. I am good at finding the words to describe my feelings.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
3. When I do something, my mind wanders and I am easily distracted.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
4. I criticize myself for having irrational or inappropriate emotions.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
5. I pay attention to whether my muscles are tense or relaxed.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
6. I can easily put my beliefs, opinions, and expectations into words.
Never or very rarely
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very often or always
7. When I do something, I focus only on what I am doing, and on nothing else.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
8. I tend to analyze whether my thoughts are right or not.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
9. When I am walking, I deliberately pay attention to the sensations of my body moving.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
10. I am good at finding words to describe my sensations, such as taste, smell, or sound.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
11. I drive on “autopilot,” without paying attention to what I am doing.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
12. I tell myself that I should not be feeling the way I am feeling.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
13. When I take a shower or bath, I pay close attention to the sensations of the water on my body.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
14. I have difficulty finding words to describe what I am thinking.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
15. While reading, I focus all of my attention on what I am reading.
1 - Never or very rarely
2 - Rarely
3 - Sometimes
4 - Often
5 - Very often or always
16. I think that some of my thoughts are abnormal or bad, and that I should not think that way.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
17. I notice how food or drink affects my thoughts, bodily sensations, and emotions.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
18. I have difficulty finding the right words to express how I feel about things.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
19. When I am doing something, I become fully absorbed in it and do not think about anything else.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
20. I judge whether my thoughts are good or bad.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
21. I pay attention to sensations, such as the wind in my hair or the sun on my face.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
22. When I notice sensations in my body, it is difficult for me to describe them because I cannot find the right words.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
23. I do not pay attention to what I am doing because I am daydreaming, worrying, or otherwise distracted.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
24. I tend to judge whether my experiences are valuable or useless.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
25. I pay attention to sounds, such as a clock ticking, birds chirping, or cars passing by.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
26. Even when I am extremely upset, I can find a way to put it into words.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
27. When I am doing household chores, such as cleaning or laundry, I tend to daydream or think about other things.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
28. I tell myself that I should not think the way I am thinking.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
29. I notice smells or scents from things.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
30. I intentionally keep my feelings in focus.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
31. I tend to do several things at once rather than focusing on one thing at a time.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
32. I think that some of my emotions are bad or inappropriate and that I should not feel them.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
33. I notice visual elements in art or in nature, such as colors, shapes, textures, or patterns of light and shadow.
1 - Never or very rarely
2 - Rarely
3 - Sometimes
4 - Often
5 - Very often or always
34. It is natural for me to put my experiences into words.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
35. When I am doing something, part of my mind is focused on other things, such as what I will do next or what I would rather be doing.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
36. I judge myself when I have irrational thoughts.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
37. I pay attention to how my emotions affect my thoughts and behavior.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
38. I become fully absorbed in what I am doing, with all my attention focused on it.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
39. I notice when my mood begins to change.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
1. I notice changes in my body, such as when my breathing slows down or speeds up.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
2. I am good at finding words to describe my feelings.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
3. When I am doing something, my mind wanders and I am easily distracted.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
4. I criticize myself for having irrational or inappropriate emotions.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
5. I pay attention to whether my muscles are tense or relaxed.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
6. I can easily put my beliefs, opinions, and expectations into words.
1 - Never or very rarely
2 - Rarely
3 - Sometimes
4 - Often
5 - Very often or always
7. When I am doing something, I focus only on what I am doing and on nothing else.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
8. I tend to analyze whether my beliefs are correct or not.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
9. When I am walking, I deliberately pay attention to the sensations of my body moving.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
10. I am good at finding words to describe my sensations, such as tastes, smells, or sounds.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
11. I drive on “autopilot” without paying attention to what I am doing.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
12. I tell myself that I should not feel the way I am feeling.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
13. When I take a shower or bath, I pay close attention to how the water feels on my body.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
14. I have difficulty finding words to describe what I am thinking.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
15. When I am reading, I focus all of my attention on what I am reading.
1 - Never or very rarely
2 - Rarely
3 - Sometimes
4 - Often
5 - Very often or always
16. I think that some of my thoughts are abnormal or bad, and that I should not think that way.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
17. I notice how food or drinks affect my thoughts, physical sensations, and emotions.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
18. I have difficulty finding the right words to express how I feel about something.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
19. When I am doing something, I am fully absorbed in what I am doing and do not think about anything else.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
20. I judge whether my thoughts are good or bad.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
21. I pay attention to sensations, such as the wind in my hair or the sun on my face.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
22. When I notice sensations in my body, it is difficult for me to describe them because I cannot find the right words.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
23. I do not pay attention to what I am doing because I am daydreaming, worrying, or otherwise distracted.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
24. I tend to judge whether my experiences are valuable or useless.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
25. I pay attention to sounds, such as a clock ticking, birds chirping, or passing cars.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
26. Even when I am extremely upset, I can find a way to put it into words.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
27. When I am doing household chores such as cleaning or laundry, I tend to daydream or think about other things.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
28. I tell myself that I should not be thinking the way I am thinking.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
29. I notice smells or scents of things.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
30. I deliberately keep my feelings in focus of attention.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
31. I tend to do several things at once rather than focusing on one thing at a time.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
32. I think that some of my emotions are bad or inappropriate and that I should not feel them.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
33. I notice visual elements in art or in nature, such as colors, shapes, textures, or patterns of light and shadow.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
34. It comes naturally to me to put my experiences into words.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
35. When I am working on something, part of my mind is occupied with other things, such as what I will do later or what else I would rather be doing.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
36. I judge myself when I have irrational ideas.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
37. I pay attention to how my emotions affect my thoughts and behavior.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
38. I become fully absorbed in what I am doing, with all my attention focused on it.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always
39. I notice when my mood begins to change.
1 – Never or very rarely
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Very often or always