Table 2 Comparison of original items and modified/new items of the CPSC scale

1

I am open to the experience of the present moment. (P)

I consciously perceive my current situation and can look at it (as if from the outside) without judging it as either 'good' or 'bad'.

2

I sense my body, whether eating, cooking, cleaning or talking. (P)

With everything I do (eating, cleaning, conversations, official duties, etc.) I am always conscious of the emotions, moods and physical responses that occur.

3

When I notice an absence of mind, I gently return to the experience of the here and now. (P)

Once I realize that my concentration has drifted I can return to consciously paying attention without difficulties.

4

I am able to appreciate myself. (A)

5

I pay attention to what’s behind my actions. (P)

6

I see my mistakes and difficulties without judging them. (A)

I see my mistakes and difficulties without judging them.

7

I feel connected to my experience in the here-and-now. (P)

In everything I do I am paying full attention and perceive everything mindfully.

8

I accept unpleasant experiences. (A)

I also accept unpleasant experiences as being important and of value.

9

I am friendly to myself when things go wrong. (A)

I am friendly to myself when things go wrong.

10

I watch my feelings without getting lost in them. (A)

In difficult situations I can observe any kind of arising emotions from a distance without getting lost in them.

11

In difficult situations, I can pause without immediately reacting. (A)

In difficult situations I do not let arising emotions take control over me.

12

I experience moments of inner peace and ease, even when things get hectic and stressful. (A)

I experience moments of inner peace and serenity even if faced with pain and disturbances or when I am dealing with difficult situations.

13

I am impatient with myself and with others. (A)

14

I am able to smile when I notice how I sometimes make life difficult. (A)