18 Spirituality Studies Theme 1. Early recognition of stress and burnout signals (contemplation the body and mind). Participants described noticing overload earlier through subtle bodily and mental cues (e.g., “When I pay attention to my breathing, I realize my body becomes tense very early on…” P01). Theme 2. Allowing and balancing difficult feelings (vedanā; acceptance and soothing). Participants reported greater tolerance of difficult emotions and a calmer stance (e.g., “I don’t need to push my emotions away anymore; I just need to breathe with them.” P16). Theme 3. Creating a pause and choosing skillful responses (cittānupassanā; self-regulation). Many described breathing as creating a pause before reacting under pressure, enabling more deliberate coping and boundary-setting (e.g., “Before I react, I breathe.” P31). Theme 4. Reframing work, well-being, and meaning (dhammānupassanā; sustainable happiness). Participants described well-being as a steadier sense of inner peace and less identification with work outcomes (e.g., “For me, happiness now is a sense of inner peace.” P47). These contextual reflections are intended to illustrate plausible experiential pathways and should not be interpreted as definitive thematic findings. 4.5 Satisfaction Scores Feasibility outcomes were favorable, participants reported a high level of satisfaction with the WPRM, with an overall mean satisfaction score of 4.63 out of 5. A total of 92.6% rated their experience as either 4 or 5. Remarkably, 100% of participants expressed interest in participating in a future extended 2-day meditation retreat associated with the research project. In summary, the program has demonstrated significant and tangible improvements in both burnout and well-being outcomes. The qualitative feedback further reinforces these findings, with participants reporting substantial perceived benefits and a strong intention to continue mindfulness practice, instilling confidence in the program’s impact. 5 Discussion 5.1 Socio-demographic Attributes and Participant Involvement The feasibility findings and preliminary outcome patterns of the WPRM can be illuminated through an analysis of participant demographics. A notable finding is the pronounced overrepresentation of individuals aged 25–35 (93.3%), warranting further investigation into age-related disparities in burnout prevalence and responsiveness to mindfulness interventions among this demographic. This demographic pattern parallels existing literature highlighting heightened burnout risks among young adults, often attributed to high expectations and strenuous workloads imposed by peers and supervisors. These pressures can precipitate profound mental and physical exhaustion (Batanda 2024). A demographic analysis of participants indicates a slight female preponderance, comprising 58.3% of the study population, compared to 41.7% of male participants. This skewed gender ratio suggests the need for further investigation into the potential influence of motivations, stress responses, and coping strategies on mindfulness program enrollment. Prior research frequently suggests increased female engagement in psychological wellness initiatives attributed to heightened emotional self-awareness or societal acceptance of help-seeking. Conversely, sociocultural factors or internalized beliefs may hinder male participation (Seidler et al. 2016). These demographic characteristics highlight the necessity of intentional program design and recruitment strategies to reduce participation gaps. Engaging underrepresented groups, particularly males and those outside the dominant age range, is essential to achieving balanced representation and improving the generalizability of mindfulness-based interventions within heterogeneous populations. 5.2 Effects of the Wellness Program of Right Mindfulness on Exhaustion In this feasibility study, participants showed substantial prepost reductions in exhaustion following the WPRM retreat. The reduction in average exhaustion scores, from 4.66 before the intervention to 1.87 afterward, highlights a substantial gain in participants’ self-reported ability to manage stress and maintain emotional balance. These findings align with previous research demonstrating the effectiveness
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