Happy New Year! As we turn to making New Year’s resolutions, Dr. Lisa would like us to approach 2024 in a fresh way: instead of trying to “optimize” ourselves by making the most of every minute, she suggests that we focus on restoration. Why? Because the inevitable stress of daily life can actually help us grow if we get serious about how we recover. In episode 151 Dr. Lisa and Reena dive into why we need to prioritize restoration, how restoration differs from coping, and why guilt-soaked restoration doesn’t work at all.
Tune in for actionable insights and research-based guidance on how you and your family can prevent burnout and thrive in 2024!

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Episode Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
01:21 - Optimization vs. Equilibrium
03:17 - "Strength Training" Model
10:00 - How do we add restoration to our routine?
12:32 - Coping vs. Restoration
14:22 - How to cope in difficult circumstances
15:20 - A Healthy New Year's Resolution
17:41 - Does moving away from optimization mean accomplishing less?
19:33 - Examples of Restoration
25:25 - Parenting to Go
26:44 - Next Week: Social Media