A Year of Self-Care by Dr. Zoe Shaw Summary
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Transform your daily life with 365 simple, powerful self-care exercises that have earned this guided journal a stellar 4.1/5 rating. What if just five minutes daily could rewire your mindset? Discover why skeptics become believers in Dr. Shaw's revolutionary approach.
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When Self-Care Becomes Survival
Picture a mother of five, a licensed psychotherapist helping others heal, standing at the edge of complete collapse. Dr. Zoe Shaw had spent years teaching people how to care for themselves while systematically ignoring her own needs. Sound familiar? We live in a culture that's repackaged self-care as bubble baths and face masks-quick fixes for deep exhaustion. But what if self-care isn't about occasional indulgence? What if it's the daily practice of declaring, "I am worthy to be cared for"-a revolutionary act in a world that profits from your depletion? We've all heard the airplane safety instruction: secure your own oxygen mask before helping others. Yet how many of us actually live this way? Most people, especially women, operate from a place of constant depletion, giving until there's nothing left. This isn't noble-it's unsustainable. True self-care isn't designated "me time" squeezed between obligations. It's a habit of valuing yourself in every interaction, every decision, every moment of your day. When you commit just 15 minutes daily to intentional self-care, you accumulate over 91 hours throughout the year. That's nearly four full days devoted to yourself-time that yields greater respect from others, decreased illness, increased confidence, and deeper calm. The transformation begins with a simple pact: treating yourself not as an item to be checked off a list, but as someone worthy of intimate knowing and genuine care.
Building From Ground Zero
The Foundation of All Relationships
The Mind-Body Revolution
Making Space for What Matters
Living With Intention and Purpose
The Revolution of Choosing Yourself
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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