Self-care among Slovenian social workers: understanding and barriers to self-care

Figures & data

Table 1. Physical self-care.

Activity	I perform often or very often
Eat regularly (e. g. breakfast, lunch and dinner).	70%
Take vacations.	67%
Eat healthy food.	65%
Do enjoyable physical activities.	62%
Get enough sleep.	58%
Take time to be sexual.	47%
Take time off when sick.	43%
Take day trips or mini vacations.	41%
Exercise consistently.	31%
A day without the phone.	9%

Table 2. Psychological self-care.

Activity	I perform often or very often
Communicate needs and wants.	65%
Make time for self-reflection.	56%
Do something in which I am not an expert.	41%
Improve ability to say no to extra responsibilities.	40%
Try new things.	39%
Read literature that is unrelated to work.	34%
Engage in personal psychotherapy.	13%
Write in a journal.	9%

Table 3. Emotional self-care.

Activity	I perform often or very often
Maintain contact with valued others.	85%
Allow for feeling expression.	75%
Allow for quality time with others whose company I enjoy.	75%
Love self.	73%
Engage in comforting activities.	44%
Give self-affirmations and praise.	44%

Table 4. Spiritual self-care.

Activity	I perform often or very often
Be aware of nonmaterial aspects of life.	93%
Cherish your own optimism and hope.	80%
Spend time with nature.	75%
Contribute to causes in which I believe.	71%
Read inspirational literature.	51%
Meditate.	22%
Pray.	16%

Table 5. Professional self-care.

Activity	I perform often or very often
Participate in projects that are exciting and rewarding.	78%
Set limits with users.	71%
Maintain regular supervision.	66%
Allow for breaks during the workday.	64%
Negotiate needs (benefits, raise etc.).	47%
Balance workload.	47%
Set limits with colleagues.	44%