Table 4.

Open-Ended Comments Regarding Respondents’ Activities Related to Wellness, Mindfulness, or Mental Well-being (Responses = 191)

ThemePercentage of ResponsesQuotes from Participants
Engage in regular physical activities/exercises29%“Lots of exercise.”
“Continued Routine Exercising.”
“I Have Continued to exercise: run, bike, lift weights and go the gym when it was safer.”
Practice Meditation and yoga14%“Meditation Podcasts in the car on my way to work.”
“Most Important is I have done different yoga classes and meditation.”
“Meditation on Christian readings.”
“Yoga and mindfulness activities.”
Engage in religious activities12%“I Attend Mass Every Week and sometimes during the week. I frequent reconciliation as well.”
“Going to Mass, Reading the Bible, and Prayer.”
“Quiet Times Reading the Bible.”
Engage Support from family and friends10%“I Seek Guidance from friends and family.”
“Mostly Having Dedicated Time with other physicians experiencing similar things to me. It helps to have great friends.”
“Increased Reaching out to colleagues and friends to share our trials and tribulations.”
Take Time Away from work9%Taking Vacation intentionally - Even a ‘staycation.’"
“Vacation and extra days off.”
“Vacations as much as possible.”
Engage in hobbies6%"Spending Time on activities I enjoy such as reading, avoiding social media.”
“Spending More Time Cooking and hanging out with family.”
“Creative Projects.”
“Creative Arts/Crafts.”
Attend Counseling Sessions4%“Weekly Therapy Sessions.”
“Counseling.”
Other Activities17%"Routine Medical Care, Usual Stress Relief Activities,"
“Attend Zoom Seminar.”
“Listening to wellness podcasts.”
“Avoiding Social Media.”
“Quit my Job.”