In today’s episode, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Toni discuss their Best and Worst of 2020 and talk about their intentions for this year. This episode is not about resolutions! Dr. Toni’s Best of 2020: * Staying hydrated by drinking lemon water every morning for increased energy and delaying breaking overnight fast* Walking outside daily for physical and mental health* Doing something about her hot flashes - improvement with nutrients and herbs, even when indulged in alcohol over the holidays! See Episode 32 for more details* Tackling mental health in the face of pandemic, loss and grief with nutrition, herbs, connection and gratitude* Taking a pre-holiday break from sugar and alcohol Dr. Lisa’s Best of 2020: * Started Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) for improved sleep* Practiced daily gratitude and bullet-journalling* Started time-restricted eating (aka "Intermittent fasting")* Modified her work environment for the better: near a window, using a light box, using standing desk* Took a break from alcohol for a few months in the fall, then really limited over the holidays and found other ways to relax, including yoga, Insight Timer, walking, reading* Asked herself “why” she was having alcohol and did I need more? Dr. Toni’s Worst of 2020: * Sleep issues due to pandemic, Frankie’s broken sleep and poor sleep hygiene* Lack of daily practice for meditation, quiet reflection, gratitude* Too much mindless screen and online time Dr. Lisa’s Worst of 2020: * Indulging too much: baking a lot with her son, Stuart* Addiction to SmartSweets - bought and ate way too much* Not asking for help sooner while trying to do too much on her own with her business (she now has a virtual assistant!)* Putting alone "couple time" on the back burner after starting off well so well with that at the beginning of the pandemic Dr. Toni’s Intentions for 2021: * Daily pelvic health practice* Switching up meditation and incorporating HypnoMothering practices* Shutting off screens earlier and reading books before bed* Scheduling fun and partner dates* Looking at new systems for planning Dr. Lisa’s Intentions for 2021: * Gretchen Rubin's Read21in21 challenge: reading for at least 21 minutes per day in 2021* 3 minute cold shower daily* More time for fun and play Word for 2021: * Dr. Toni: Nurture * Dr. Lisa: Wonder/Light What do you want in 2021? Consider creating something like Gretchen Rubin's 21 for 2021 List Today’s Mama Must Haves: Dr. Toni is currently obsessed with the series Bridgerton on Netflix (produced by Shonda Rhimes of Grey’s Anatomy fame), not only for how it provides a lovely escape from current events, but for its look at expectations around marriage, gender roles, class and race. Think Pride & Prejudice with sex! It has inspired her to get back to using her local public library to read the novels by Janet Quinn. While waiting, she’s re-reading Pride & Prejudice. Dr. Lisa loves the Insight Timer LIVE events, providing extra options for breathing, meditation and yoga classes with the added bonus of connection and feedback.
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