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A Year of Self-Care

Daily Practices and Inspiration for Caring for Yourself

Dr. Zoe Shaw

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Foundation of Self-Love+
Redefining Self-Care+
Growth Through Risk+
The Power of Simplicity+
Discipline and Boundaries+
Gratitude and Affirmation+

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Question 1 of 7
According to the text, how does the culture of perfectionism and high achievement often impact our relationship with ourselves?
  • A. It motivates us to practice self-care more consistently.
  • B. It fosters mental and emotional wellbeing by providing clear goals.
  • C. It encourages us to harshly judge our mistakes instead of celebrating our successes.
  • D. It allows us to extend more patience and compassion to those around us.
Question 2 of 7
What does the author suggest happens when you consistently put other people's needs before your own without taking care of yourself?
  • A. You build stronger, more resilient relationships with your community.
  • B. You risk experiencing depletion, rejection, and burnout.
  • C. You develop a greater sense of spiritual and emotional discipline.
  • D. You eventually train others to treat you with the same level of care.
Question 3 of 7
How should one view major, unexpected life changes (like a breakup or job loss) in the context of self-care?
  • A. As signs that you need to retreat to your comfort zone and rest.
  • B. As permanent disruptions to your sense of identity that require professional therapy.
  • C. As ripe periods of change where new avenues for growth and renewal can open up.
  • D. As indicators that your previous self-care routines were ineffective.
Question 4 of 7
What is the primary purpose of prioritizing simplicity and decluttering your life, according to the book?
  • A. To ensure your home looks presentable to guests at all times.
  • B. To deprive yourself of material excess so you can achieve spiritual purity.
  • C. To save money that can be better invested in high-quality self-care experiences.
  • D. To remove the noise so your true desires, priorities, and needs become visible.
Question 5 of 7
How does the author describe the relationship between discipline, boundaries, and self-care?
  • A. They are restrictive practices that delay gratification and reduce spontaneous joy.
  • B. They are 'twin flames' that actually enrich life with greater meaning and happiness.
  • C. They are necessary evils that help you get through difficult work weeks.
  • D. They are primarily useful for managing other people's expectations of you.
Question 6 of 7
What is the main function of practicing affirmations, as described in the text?
  • A. To shift your mentality from focusing on what you've lost to counting the blessings you've received.
  • B. To convince yourself that negative situations don't actually exist.
  • C. To manifest financial success and material wealth during difficult times.
  • D. To guarantee that you will always feel happy during the winter holidays.
Question 7 of 7
If a specific self-care routine makes you feel uncomfortable or triggers 'imposter syndrome,' what does the author recommend?
  • A. Immediately force yourself to do it until it feels natural.
  • B. Recognize that self-care requires trial-and-error and try a different approach.
  • C. Stop practicing self-care altogether, as it should always feel easy.
  • D. Focus exclusively on physical self-care instead of emotional or mental routines.

A Year of Self-Care — Full Chapter Overview

A Year of Self-Care Summary & Overview

A Year of Self-Care (2021) encourages you to jumpstart your investment in yourself, and begin integrating daily rituals of self-love and care into your life.

Who Should Listen to A Year of Self-Care?

  • Caretakers and parents 
  • Anyone suffering from burnout 
  • People going through challenging life transitions 

About the Author: Dr. Zoe Shaw

Dr. Zoe Shaw is a therapist, mother of five, and host of the podcast Stronger In The Difficult Places. Following 15 years of practicing as a psychotherapist, Shaw now works with a combination of coaching and women-centered counseling services. 

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