Published Mar 18, 2024

Zooey Deschanel: How To LET GO Of Others' Opinions & ALIGN With Your Most AUTHENTIC TRUTH!

Zooey Deschanel shares her inspiring journey of embracing authenticity amidst Hollywood's challenges, discussing self-acceptance, career transitions, and the delicate balance between work and family life, offering valuable insights for those seeking personal and professional growth.
Episode Highlights
The School of Greatness logo

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

  • Balancing Act

    shares her approach to balancing a demanding career and family life. She often brought her children to work, creating a supportive environment similar to her sister's experience, who was also filming nearby 1. Zooey emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing her children's needs, even if it means juggling her schedule like a game of Tetris 2.

    I try to, when I can be there as absolutely much as possible. I can't tell you how many times. If you ask my managers or agents or publicists when they call me, I'm in the car, my kids are going, like, mommy in the backseat, because that's, like, I'm just there all the time.

    ---

    Her dedication to being present for her children while pursuing her career serves as an inspiration for many working mothers.

       

    Self-Care

    Self-care plays a crucial role in life, especially during the intense filming schedule of "New Girl." She highlights the importance of sleep and maintaining health through activities like horseback riding and taking vitamins 3. Despite the grueling 16-hour workdays, Zooey managed to stay healthy by prioritizing her well-being 4.

    We were just working so hard and just spending so many hours on set. And I got into horseback riding at that time. I like spending outside the time I spent outside with animals.

    ---

    Her commitment to self-care not only kept her physically healthy but also mentally resilient.

Related Episodes