SNAPSHOT SURVEY
BY JOSH CORMAN
YEAR IN REVIEW
THOSE SURVEYED RESPONDED TO THE IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC in a number of encouraging ways , from practicing mindfulness and meditation ( 65 %) to implementing new fitness and wellness routines ( 59 %) to visiting a spa for a well- deserved treatment ( 65 %). Respondents were focused on more than just themselves during the roller coaster that was 2020 , however . A quarter of respondents reported having volunteered their time to support a local organization , while 62 percent donated to a philanthropic effort or organization in 2020 .
Naturally , the pandemic also had a notable impact on respondents ’ travel habits in the final six months of 2020 , with just 18 percent of respondents traveling by plane for work during that time . “ Staycations ” and personal road trips , however , were far more common , with almost half ( 49 %) of respondents reporting using vacation time but spending it close to home and 59 percent noting that they took a car trip at some point in the previous six months .
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65 %
Started new fitness & wellness routine
59 %
Visited a spa
SURVEY KEY TAKEAWAYS
25 %
Volunteered their time
62 %
Donated to a philanthropic organization
18 %
Traveled by plane
59 %
Traveled by car
Open Responses
LARGE PERIODS OF TIME SPENT IN QUARANTINE meant finding creative ways to stave off boredom and remain healthy and socially engaged . Below is a selection of new rituals , hobbies or habits respondents picked up in 2020 :
“ Review clubs : one friend and I alternate sharing a podcast to discuss on random topics ; one friend and I alternate sharing a streaming movie to discuss ; a group of friends chose documentaries in turn , and we met for a socially distanced fire pit discussion .”
“ Being outdoors has been the most therapeutic and relaxing thing for us during this time ; rain or shine , hot or cold , windy or complete stillness ... we find comfort in nature .”
58 PULSE ■ MARCH 2021