Mind Excessively Wandering Scale (MEWS)

I have difficulty controlling my thoughts.

I find it hard to switch my thoughts off.

I find that my thoughts are distracting and prevent me from focusing on what I am doing.

I have two or more different thoughts going on at the same time.

My thoughts are disorganised and ‘all over the place’

I have difficulty slowing my thoughts down and focusing on one thing at a time

My thoughts are ‘on the go’ all the time

I find it difficult to think clearly, as if my mind is in a fog

I find myself flitting back and forth between different thoughts

I experience non-stop mental activity

I find it difficult to think about one thing without another thought entering my mind

I can only focus my thoughts on one thing at a time with considerable effort