Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA)
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When I am tense, I notice where the tension is located in my body.
I notice when I am uncomfortable in my body.
I notice when I am comfortable in my body.
I notice changes in my breathing, such as whether it slows down or speeds up.
I notice body sensations only when they are very intense.
I do not notice bodily sensations of discomfort.
When I feel pain or discomfort, I try to push it away.
When I feel physical pain, I become upset.
When I notice an uncomfortable body sensation, I worry that something is wrong.
I can notice an unpleasant body sensation without worrying about it.
I can pay attention to my breathing without being distracted by things happening around me.
I can maintain awareness of my inner bodily sensations even when there is a lot going on around me.
When I am in conversation with someone, I can pay attention to my posture.
I can return my attention to my body if I am distracted.
I can refocus my attention from thinking to sensing my body.
I can maintain awareness of my whole body even if a part of me is in pain or discomfort.
I am able to consciously focus on my body as a whole.
I notice how my body changes when I am angry.
When something is wrong in my life, I can feel it in my body.
I notice that my body feels different after a peaceful experience.
I notice that my breathing becomes free and easy when I feel comfortable.
I notice how my body changes when I feel happy/joyful.
When I feel overwhelmed, I can find a calm place inside myself.
When I bring my attention to my body, I feel a sense of calm.
I can use my breathing to reduce tension.
When I am caught up in thoughts, I can calm my mind by focusing on my body/breathing.
I listen to my body to inform me about my emotional state.
When I am upset, I take time to explore how my body feels.
I listen to my body to inform me about what to do.
I feel at home in my body.
I feel my body is a safe place.
I trust my body sensations.