Dr. Z addresses why many professionals struggle with overpacked schedules and unplanned overtime. She shares insights on designing a work schedule that accommodates realistic breaks, reduces exhaustion, and supports long-term career fulfillment.

"We grind, but sometimes we grind ourselves right into exhaustion."

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🔗Links and Resources:

Tune in to this episode of Relationships 1:1 and 1:Many to gain insights and tools for building fulfilling, meaningful relationships in all areas of your life.

How are you showing up for 1:Many?

Personal~Professional👀

Do you prefer to build, access, or explore Frequently Asked Questions?

Or do you like F* Around and Find Out?

Perspective on both can make a difference in what comes next and what works best for you.

Are you struggling to stay productive or finding yourself constantly putting tasks off until the last minute?  

Dr. Christine Li is a procrastination coach, and she will be sharing her process and tips for beating procrastination.

Do you celebrate alone? Drop a 1..

Are you comfortable with celebrating?

We totally want to know 🦻

How do you take care of your body?

Do you make enhancements?

Do you give yourself time to change routines?

Do you put good food into your body?

How do you do you?

In this episode of "Freedom Tea Talks with Dr. Z," Dr. Z shares her thoughts on love—starting with self-love. After falling ill on Valentine's Day, Dr. Z reflects on how self-care and listening to her body were the truest expressions of love she could demonstrate. The episode dives into setting boundaries, learning to give from a place of abundance, and ways to prioritize oneself without feeling guilty. She also explores how loving others can sometimes become self-sacrificial, and how important it is to balance that love by nurturing yourself first.

Show Notes:

Intro on catching a cold during Valentine's Day.

• How self-care is a form of love.

• Updates on upcoming events and closing the GTV cohort.
• Self-love through setting boundaries and avoiding overextending oneself.
• The importance of giving from a place of abundance instead of depletion.
• Reflecting on moments where love for others led to self-neglect.
• Encouraging listeners to give themselves permission to rest, set limits, and find what fills them up.

Timestamps & Topics:

(00:00) – Catching a Cold and Self-Care on Valentine's Day

(01:13) – Balancing Work, Self-Care, and Future Planning

(02:25) – GTV Program Updates and Themes of Love

(04:06) – Differentiating Love, Self-Love, and Boundaries

(05:26) – Learning from Overextending Out of Love

(09:13) – Giving Yourself Permission for Self-Care

(11:33) – Boundaries and Setting Limits to Protect Your Energy

(15:50) – "Free by Five" and Setting Boundaries for Rest

(17:40) – Being Okay with Different Seasons of Giving

(21:01) – Ideas for Practicing Self-Love and Caring for Yourself

(23:03) – Newsletter Signup and Upcoming Events

(24:06) – Wrapping Up and Looking Forward

Key Takeaways:

• Self-love means setting boundaries and knowing when to rest.
• To care for others effectively, you must first be full yourself.
• Love can often lead to overextending; it's crucial to reassess and prioritize self-care.
• Different ways to practice self-love include saying no, taking time alone, and setting clear boundaries.

Quotes:

• "Why would you be trying to give from a literal depleted empty vessel?"
• "You can't pour from an empty cup—it's about giving from your overflow."
• "Love yourself enough to say yes to you, which often means saying no to others."

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🔗LINKS

• Events: https://www.greaterself.org/hello

• Join our mailing list: https://drz.mykajabi.com/signup

• Grab your FREE self-care guide here: https://drz.mykajabi.com/pay-me-first-with-love

• Hemp, Mushroom and Health: http://drz.greencompassglobal.com/

• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bZqi7vOeiX0TUO94zwKgg#_=_

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greaterself_dr.z/

• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greaterself_dr.z

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zerri-gross-1a033978/%20/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greaterself.dr.z

• Website: http://greaterself.org/

• Tools/Products I use: https://drz.mykajabi.com/affiliate-links

• Let’s book a Therapy Consultation: https://mentalhealthmatch.com/therapist-profile/california/dr-zerri-gross

We have a special guest!  - Donald is a photographer and one of the alumni of Greater Self Whole Life Coaching (now known as Greater Therapist Vibes). Donald will discuss his experiences, successes, and how GTV helped him reach his goals.

To learn more about him, Follow him at https://www.instagram.com/dfportrait/ 

In this episode, We will discover the key to unlocking your full potential and achieving success through a synergistic approach of Therapy and Coaching.