Self-Care Month began on the 24th of June and ended on July 24th. This timeframe symbolizes the message that self-care is something we should practice 24/7, according to the World Health Organization. Prioritizing self-care, as highlighted by EverymindAU, not only brings joy, but also helps in building resilience, overcoming challenges, boosting energy, and positively contributing to mental health.
To create awareness and celebrate self-care, we asked our followers to choose the single most important factor in enhancing self-care in the workplace.
The Poll Question
We asked our 251K+ followers, "What is the most important factor in enhancing self-care in the workplace?"
The response options included the following:
Purposeful Work
Professional Development
Establishing Boundaries
Supports for Mental Health
Poll Results
With a total of 277 votes, the results are as follows:
Establishing Boundaries came in with the majority of votes at 36%.
Purposeful Work was second with 26% of the votes.
Professional Development was third with 19% of the votes.
Supports for Mental Health was fourth with 18% of the votes.
*Totals do not equal 100% due to rounding.
Analyzing the Results
The poll results revealed that establishing boundaries was the clear winner in enhancing self-care at work. This is not surprising, as 42% of respondents across the globe reported burnout, according to the latest Future Forum Pulse report. Now that many companies allow more flexibility, boundaries have become necessary. According to Forbes, boundaries create safety, protect our well-being, promote healthy relationships, and enhance our self-esteem.
Purposeful work is also an important form of self-care. According to research from McKinsey & Company in 2022, 70% of employees say their personal sense of purpose is defined by their work. Bain & Company states that (3) actions for creating purposeful work include connecting jobs to the organization's mission, making work interesting, and building learning into work.
LinkedIn's Global Talent Trends 2022 survey stated that 59% of employees selected professional development opportunities and 42% mental health and wellness as the top areas for companies to invest in to improve company culture. Allowing employees opportunities to learn and grow in their careers contributes to their professional development, sense of purpose, overall well-being, and a company culture that embraces lifelong learning.
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