AVM Self-Assessment: Self-Awareness, Values, and Mindfulness

Self-Assessment: Awareness, Values, and Mindfulness (AVM Scale)

Purpose

To help individuals reflect on and evaluate their:

Self-awareness – understanding of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Values – clarity about personal priorities and guiding principles.

Mindfulness – presence, attention, and non-judgmental awareness of internal and external experiences.

AVM Self-Assessment: Self-Awareness, Values, and Mindfulness

Instructions:
For each statement, rate yourself honestly on a scale from 1 to 5:

1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree

Take your time and reflect on your experiences, thoughts, and behaviors.

Section 1: Self-Awareness

(Recognizing your thoughts, emotions, and behavior patterns)

1. I am aware of the emotions I am feeling at any given moment.

2. I notice patterns in my thinking that influence my behavior.

3. I understand how my actions affect others.

4. I reflect on my decisions and behaviors regularly.

5. I can recognize when I am stressed, anxious, or upset before it escalates.

6. I am aware of my strengths and weaknesses.

7. I can identify my habitual responses to difficult situations.

8. I can separate my emotions from my actions when making decisions.

Section 2: Values

(Clarity about your personal principles and priorities)

1. I am clear about what is most important to me in life.

2. My daily actions reflect my core values.

3. I can articulate my personal beliefs and guiding principles.

4. I feel internal conflict when my actions do not align with my values.

5. I make decisions based on long-term goals rather than immediate convenience.

6. I can prioritize tasks and decisions according to my values.

7. I feel motivated by a sense of purpose that aligns with my beliefs.

8. I am able to explain why my values matter to me.

Section 3: Mindfulness

(Present-moment awareness, focus, and non-judgmental observation)

1. I can observe my thoughts without immediately reacting to them.

2. I remain focused on the present moment, even under stress.

3. I notice small details in my surroundings that others might overlook.

4. I can acknowledge my emotions without judging myself.

5. I take time to pause and breathe before responding in challenging situations.

6. I am aware of physical sensations in my body as they happen.

7. I can bring my attention back to the present when my mind wanders.

8. I am mindful of how my words and actions impact others.

Scoring

1. Calculate domain scores: Average the responses in each section.

   • Example: Add up all 8 responses in Self-Awareness and divide by 8.

2. Interpret domain scores:

   • 4.0 – 5.0 = High awareness/values clarity/mindfulness

   • 3.0 – 3.9 = Moderate, some room for growth

   • <3.0 = Low, potential area to develop

3. Overall AVM score: Average all 24 items for a general measure of awareness, values clarity, and mindfulness.

Reflection Questions

• What patterns did I notice in my self-awareness responses?

• Which values are most important to me right now, and do I live by them daily?

• How often do I practice mindfulness in my daily activities, and where can I improve?