7 Things Doctors do During Their Free Time
By: Sampriti Roy
Tags: Greys Anatomy, Lifestyle, Fitness, Free Time, Doctors

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Doctors are one of the most respected professions in the world. During this pandemic situations, we have already realized their importance. One can never imagine surviving this period without the presence of doctors…

When the whole world is under lockdown, doctors are the ones who are sacrificing their weekends, safety, precious time with their loved ones, and whatnot. But have you ever wondered how do the doctors spend their free time?

After peeping into their blogs, here’s what I have come across a list of activities that doctors do during their free time :)

1. Spending time with friends and family

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Every person loves spending time with family. But when you are in a profession where you see people struggling between life and death, families losing their closest member or friends, being the one responsible to save someone’s life, the importance of spending time with their loved ones is a feeling that is beyond explaining in a few words.

2. Self-care

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Do you remember visiting a doctor who was sick himself and still available in the clinic? No, right? Because they understand how important their health is, for themselves and for others too.

Doctors love working out, going to the gym, doing yoga. They also enjoy outdoor activities with their friends to stay fit.

3. Me-Time

Doctors enjoy their own company sometimes. They love reading books, studying journals, and writing blogs on topics related to their own field. Doctors also possess some creative hobbies like playing any musical instrument, gardening, or even cooking their favorite dishes.

4. Following the Trend

Now that the whole world is adopting the modern way to connect with people from around the world, doctors are not someone to be left behind from this.

They use modern social media platforms to share small tips to keep yourselves healthy.

She’s Dr. Laurel Liu, who share tips relates to acupressure points on Tiktok

Meet Dr. Neeranjan Samani, a perfect example of a multitalented personality who is not only a doctor by profession but is also a versatile singer and actor and enjoys playing Cricket too

They use modern social media platforms to share small tips to keep yourselves healthy.

5. Grey’s Anatomy

This one is a particular one that most of the doctors love to watch. Best conversation starter as well when your friend connects you to someone who is a doctor at the GoGaga matchmaking app. Don’t forget to compare them to Meredith or Derek, they will take it as a compliment.

6. Play mobile games

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A doctor’s life is difficult. They have to constantly keep up-to-date with the latest theory and medicines. However, when they are not in OT or have break-time, phones & mobile games are their best friends.

7. Power naps

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Being a doctor is equivalent to being ready to be woken up in the middle of the night. Not to forget the countless sleepless night they had while preparing to clear their medical examinations for graduation, masters, post-graduation, specialty, super-specialty, fellowships, and 100 other degrees. They are in constant need of that power-naps that charges them up.

Do you have any friend who is a doctor? Share this article with them and tag them with a particular point you feel suits them well :)

Also, do you enjoy your free time in a unique way? Let us know in the comment section below!

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