Let's Talk Setting Yourself Up For Success with Learning Expert Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer

In this episode, Gina chats with best-selling author and learning expert Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer about setting yourself up for success.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/ginalivyTopics covered:Introducing Dr Deena Kara ShafferSupporting new members in getting set up with the Livy MethodLet’s talk about New Year's resolutions and fresh startsContinuing to be hopeful, things can be differentIt’s totally ok and normal to be feeling tentativeThe Livy Method is about so much more than what to eat and when. We dig into all the feelings, issues and associationsWe accommodate all people and how they learn best in our communityAll the ways you can access The Program - the Companion book, the Facebook support group, the Livy Method app, the Weigh In With Gina appStart with a deep breath, your feet on the ground and access the resources that work best for youExplore and decide which way of learning works best for youDetermine what feels easeful for yourself to avoid overwhelmSupporting our new members and their feelings of wanting to start perfectly. Supporting our returning members and the big feelings around choices made over the holidaysExploring the concept of Little and OftenSetting yourself up so you don’t feel scattered over overwhelmed. OHIO - Only Handle It OnceMoving away from endless task lists and feeling like you have to do it all and instead moving towards Task to Time AlignmentMoving away from the damage, punishment, hurts, harm and traumas we’ve experienced from past diet historyWe have a full team of Program Specialists here to support you, please lean on themApproaching the Livy Method like a course, a journey, a project, an adventure - finding what resonates with youConsidering how much time is needed to get yourself set up to start The Program, considering your own capacityBeing effortful in finding the pockets in your day to fit in the pieces that feel best for youBorrow the wisdom of returning members in our community to help find your wayUnlike other diets, it is not all or nothing with the Livy MethodWe are going to be working through so much more than what you eat and when. It’s about showing up consistently and doing what works for youDr. Deena Kara Shaffer is going to be back in our first week to help support our members as they get startedAdvice for our returning members, continuing to work through their big feels as they continue their journey with another roundShining a light on all the ‘other stuff’ needing to be worked on along our journeyQuestions for our returning members to consider - How do you want to feel? What do you think is possible for yourself? What do you allow yourself to deserve? What’s on the other side of self-sabotage? What’s the area you haven’t yet engaged in? What has been unattended to?Doing another round of The Program is not coming back to do the same things againThis is an open-heartedness projectGina’s advice to our members - finding where the work is for youHow new members can navigate returning members saying to trust The Program when trust has been broken in the past with other dietsIf you’re here because you feel like you’ve failed other diets - you have NOT failed! You are continuing to show up for yourself and we are here to support you every step of the way with this ProgramWhere to find Dr Deena Kara Shaffer and her book Feel Good Learning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.