Gina chats with Learning Expert Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer, and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Beverley David about working through the messy middle of The Program.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2024

Topics covered:

• There's a middle to every journey - Let's explore this with Dr. Deena and Dr. Beverley today! 
• Defining the language we use to describe the middle of our journey. 
• Name it to tame it! 
• Self-Talk: The words we use matter! 
• Why it's hard to slow down - even though a pause is very helpful. 
• Reflecting on the journey so far by feeling into it and getting perspective. 
• You can show up even when you "don't feel like it" or "don't wanna." 
• Do it anyway - you'll be glad you took a step forward and got started. 
• Praising the Process - let go of a focus on the outcome and stay present with the process of what you are doing. 
• Thought Trap: All or Nothing Thinking. Is there an alternative explanation? 
• Compassion as good medicine for perfectionism. 
• Adjusting expectations - finding the small, imperfect moments to do what's important now. 
• An active pause: Capturing, Canceling, and Correcting our thoughts that are not working for us with Compassion. 
• When weight loss seems trivial to whatever else is going on in our lives or in the world. 
• Goal setting: There are many strategies to get us there from here. 
• Tapping into our inner resources while being in service to others and the world. 
• It's not failure, it's learning! 
• Tips to stay in the game: Dr. Deena and Dr. Beverley share their wisdom and best tips! 
• Where to find Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer and Dr. Beverley David: 

Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer:  

Instagram: @awakenedlearning www.awakenedlearning.ca  

Dr. Deena’s new book is available at:  

https://pandamoniumpublishing.com/product/raising-well-learners-helping-parents-support-students-from-stress-to-success/  

Dr. Beverly David: 

Instagram: @drdrbeverley www.yourpsychologycentre.ca  

To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.

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