Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li

Dr. Christine Li
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Make Time for Success is a podcast designed for busy people who are ready to improve not just their productivity, but also their self-esteem and self-confidence. If you’re looking for the secrets to making productivity feel light and easy rather than something you want to run from, this is the podcast for you. In each episode, psychologist and Procrastination Coach Dr. Christine Li shares effective tips and strategies to help you start building your most joyful, creative, and abundant life. Episodes will include interviews with guest experts who have made the breakthrough to living life fully, as well as stories and reflections from Dr. Li’s own life and work. You’ll hear lessons from Dr. Li’s book, “5-Minute Self-Discipline Habits: Stay Motivated, Cultivate Good Habits, and Achieve Your Goals” and learn how to use the S.M.A.C.K. Solution, a mixture of mindfulness and anxiety-reducing strategies, to keep your fears quiet and your goals in sharp focus. You’ll discover that when you remove the mental, emotional, and physical barriers that are blocking you from getting things done, you'll be able to create more time to excel and thrive. When you listen to the Make Time for Success podcast, you'll soon see what it feels like to have your motivation and energy skyrocket! *THE CONTENT IN THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY IN SEEKING IT BECAUSE OF ANYTHING YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD FROM DR. CHRISTINE LI OR THIS PODCAST.

  1. Transform Overwhelm Into Action With These Productivity Tips

    2D AGO

    Transform Overwhelm Into Action With These Productivity Tips

    Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares a powerful and practical technique to help you break through feelings of overwhelm and stagnation. She reflects on her own recent struggle with unbudging to-do list items and introduces two actionable list-making strategies that can help you regain momentum, boost your energy, and make productivity feel easy again. Whether you're looking to tidy up, address resistance, or simply get unstuck, this episode will equip you with tools to create flow and move toward your goals. Timestamps 00:00:00: Dr. Christine Li introduces the episode and topic.00:00:47: Dr. Christine Li shares her background as a psychologist and procrastination coach.00:01:30: Dr. Christine Li tells a personal story about feeling stagnant and overwhelmed.00:02:31: Dr. Christine Li describes her Success Lab membership and a productive coaching session.00:04:03: Dr. Christine Li introduces the two-list technique for overcoming stagnation.00:05:03: Dr. Christine Li explains the second, more diverse list and its five action items.00:09:43: Dr. Christine Li discusses the psychological benefits of completing the lists.00:11:00: Dr. Christine Li invites listeners to share their experience and mindset shifts.00:12:07: Dr. Christine Li offers a free downloadable guide and closes the episode.00:12:56: Dr. Christine Li encourages listeners to subscribe, visit the website, and share feedback on Instagram.To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lists To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

    14 min
  2. From Chaos to Clarity: Empowering Mindset Shifts for Women

    APR 16

    From Chaos to Clarity: Empowering Mindset Shifts for Women

    Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li empowers women to shift from chaos and stress to clarity. She explores why stress and overwhelm often accompany our to-do lists and clutter, and offers practical mindset strategies for releasing negativity and reclaiming agency over daily life. Listeners are guided to recognize their inherent clarity, start with small steps, and embrace success with a lighter, more productive outlook. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction: stress and clarity00:01:05 - Dr. Christine Li introduces herself and podcast focus00:01:48 - Clarity during stress for midlife women00:02:42 - Decluttering as a stress trigger00:04:08 - Normalizing anticipatory anxiety00:05:54 - Breaking the cycle of overwhelm00:06:26 - Affirming inner clarity00:08:03 - Tackling clutter and self-doubt00:09:07 - Clearing negativity00:11:01 - Reality vs negative stories about clutter00:13:22 - Clearing internal negativity00:14:08 - Freedom from self-battle00:16:07 - Embracing an open mindset00:17:55 - Progress through small steps00:19:41 - Hope for success and clarity00:20:05 - Free clarity worksheet offered00:20:44 - Closing and connection detailsTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/clarityoverstress To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

    22 min
  3. Breaking Through Negative Stories: Reframe Your Beliefs for Success

    APR 9

    Breaking Through Negative Stories: Reframe Your Beliefs for Success

    Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li explores the impact of mindset on achieving success and overcoming negative self-talk. Drawing from her experience as a psychologist and procrastination coach, she discusses how to recognize and reframe limiting beliefs, replace negative stories with empowering perspectives, and harness positive energy to create lasting change. Listeners will learn practical strategies to shift their mindset, take meaningful action, and unlock their true potential. Timestamps 00:01:55: The foundational role of managing energy and mindset for growth and shifts00:02:35: Importance of developing and sustaining a positive mindset00:03:39: Common struggle: listeners find positive thinking unnatural or feel like self-denial00:04:20: Positive self-talk is not lying00:05:09: Effects of negative mindset: worry, fear, missed opportunities00:06:03: Positive thinkers align themselves with opportunity, success, and action00:06:42: The stories we repeat to ourselves are not facts, but beliefs00:07:24: Understanding “beliefs” (with “lie” in the word); don’t believe negative predictions as fact00:08:01: Reframing: Move from scary stories to factual (neutral) or positive statements00:09:07: Coaching yourself with positive encouragement to boost empowerment00:09:56: Positivity means facing problems with proactive action00:10:22: Using positive mindset to address problems, declutter, make decisions, and take action00:11:04: Mindset and action combine for alignment and a sense of possibility00:12:09: Taking opportunities, expending energy in ways that replenish rather than drain00:13:06: Lasting positive change comes from mindset and a willingness to learnTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/positivity To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

    15 min
  4. What to Do When You Feel Like You Have No Time for Yourself

    APR 2

    What to Do When You Feel Like You Have No Time for Yourself

    Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li explores the feeling of having no time for yourself and shares practical strategies to reclaim your time, energy, and sense of control. She discusses why time loss happens, how to recenter yourself, the power of tracking your activities, simplifying your commitments, and creating more space—both in your schedule and your environment. With empowering questions and actionable tips, this episode will help you shift from overwhelm to ownership, so you can start making your time work for you. Timestamps 00:00:00: Introduction to the episode and miniseries topic00:01:32: Discussion of the feeling of having no time for yourself and time loss00:03:45: Recommendation 1: Recentering yourself in your own activities00:06:00: Recommendation 2: Tracking your time and commitments00:10:55: Recommendation 3: Creating more space in your life, including decluttering00:14:34: Recommendation 4: Becoming comfortable with having more space and reducing anxiety00:17:49: The benefits of self-regulation and how small shifts can expand your sense of time00:18:23: Invitation to download the free worksheet and preview of the next episode00:19:23: Closing remarks and how to connect with the podcastTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/restore To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

    20 min
  5. Why Perfectionism Is a Hidden Danger for Your Productivity

    MAR 26

    Why Perfectionism Is a Hidden Danger for Your Productivity

    Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. Episode 276 of the Make Time for Success podcast kicks off a 3-week miniseries exploring hidden patterns that drain time, energy, and progress. In this episode, host Dr. Christine Li dives deep into perfectionism, revealing how it can secretly sabotage productivity by fueling control, avoidance, and exhaustion. She shares insights on why striving for perfect results often leads to mental fatigue, procrastination, and lost opportunities, and offers practical strategies to help listeners step back from perfectionism, reclaim their energy, and get work done with greater ease. The episode encourages embracing progress over perfection and reconnecting with genuine satisfaction and self-esteem in your work and life. Timestamps 00:00:00: Dr. Christine Li introduces the miniseries and today's topic perfectionism.00:01:04: Dr. Christine Li shares her background and podcast purpose.00:01:47: Perfectionism's impact on productivity begins.00:03:23: Fears driving perfectionism are discussed.00:04:31: Negative consequences of perfectionism outlined.00:06:51: Signs of perfectionism in work habits explained.00:09:07: Mindset shifts to let go of perfectionism offered.00:13:09: Detaching self-worth from work and focusing on progress.00:14:34: Final advice and preview of next episode.To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/perfectionism To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

    17 min
  6. Breaking the Shopping Addiction: A Marketer’s Journey to Mindful Consumption with Crystal Chen

    MAR 19

    Breaking the Shopping Addiction: A Marketer’s Journey to Mindful Consumption with Crystal Chen

    Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, host Dr. Christine Li sits down with former product marketer and creator of the Slow Buy Club, Crystal Chen, to explore the psychology behind shopping addiction and mindful consumption. Crystal Chen shares her personal journey from being a career marketer and self-described shopaholic to developing strategies for breaking cycles of overconsumption, decluttering, and rebuying. Together, they discuss how marketing targets emotional pain points, what drives shopping behavior, and how we can reclaim our focus and intentionality. If you've ever struggled with impulsive buying or want to foster a healthier relationship with your stuff, this episode offers practical insights and tools for positive change.   Timestamps [00:00] Dr. Christine Li introduces the episode and Crystal Chen[03:24] Crystal Chen shares her background in marketing and shopping addiction[07:41] Emotional drivers behind her shopping habits[12:31] Crystal Chen's turning point and the origin of the Slow Buy Method[14:33] Explanation of the 5-question Slow Buy Method[21:08] Why it’s important to remove marketing context from shopping decisions[22:06] The story behind starting her TikTok channel[23:40] In-store anecdote about witnessing shopping compulsion in someone else[30:23] Personal decluttering journey and lessons learned[32:09] The concept of "chucker’s regret" and how to avoid it[34:05] Object relationship ladder—processing attachment to things[40:09] Free resources and Slow Buy Club info[41:29] Episode wrap up and closing remarksTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/slow To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab  Connect with Us! Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab                       Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPCrystal Chen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@slowbuyclub

    43 min
  7. Breaking Through Excuses: Practical Tips for Taking Action

    MAR 12

    Breaking Through Excuses: Practical Tips for Taking Action

    Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this motivating solo episode, Dr. Christine Li tackles the universal struggle of resistance and procrastination. Whether you find yourself saying, "I don’t have enough time," or hesitating to pursue your goals, this episode explores the real reasons behind resistance and offers down-to-earth strategies to get back in action. Dr. Christine Li breaks down what resistance truly is, explains the difference between real and imagined roadblocks, and shows you how to handle emotional and logistical barriers. Plus, she shares practical tools for shifting your mindset, scheduling your goals, and overcoming the urge to avoid important tasks. Walk away inspired to shorten the space between intention and achievement, and ready to crush your goals—one small action at a time. Timestamps 00:00:00: Introduction to episode and its focus on resistance00:01:00: Dr. Christine Li introduces herself and the show’s goals00:02:11: Defining resistance and its impact00:03:10: "Where your nose is pointing" analogy for procrastination00:04:53: The energy drain of chronic resistance00:06:08: Declutter closet example—spotting “I don’t have time” resistance00:07:23: Actual roadblocks vs. emotional resistance00:08:28: Strategies: Scheduling and creating detours00:09:54: Emotional resistance: anxiety, overwhelm, and perceived risks00:12:05: How emotions keep us from acting, even on small tasks00:13:18: Empowerment and reminder that you’re in control00:14:00: The benefit of investing a small amount of time to get big returns00:15:31: Final encouragement, worksheet offer, and wrap-upTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/resistance/ To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

    17 min
  8. How to Increase Your Productivity Without Raising Stress Levels

    MAR 5

    How to Increase Your Productivity Without Raising Stress Levels

    Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares five powerful strategies for boosting productivity without increasing stress. Drawing on her experience as a psychologist and procrastination coach, Dr. Li guides listeners through mindset shifts and actionable tips to help break free from resistance, balance process with progress, and transform self-doubt into confidence. The episode is packed with practical advice for anyone looking to accomplish more while feeling less overwhelmed, all delivered with Dr. Li’s signature warmth and encouragement. Timestamps 00:00:00: Dr. Christine Li welcomes listeners, introduces the episode’s main topic, and sets the tone for stress-free productivity.00:01:18: She begins sharing her thoughts on how to increase productivity without raising stress levels.00:03:13: Strategy 1: Learn to resist your resistance by writing down your goals, your sources of resistance, and your next action steps.00:06:29: Strategy 2: Shift your mindset to see time as an ally, not a constraint. Focus on how you use your time productively.00:07:49: Strategy 3: Balance your process with progress. Avoid overthinking and take action to move work forward.00:10:49: Strategy 4: Productivity can heal self-doubt by providing evidence of your capabilities and growth.00:12:37: Strategy 5: Fall in love with yourself; let go of negative self-talk, and affirm that you are "good enough."00:15:33: Dr. Christine Li offers a free productivity download and wraps up the episode with encouragement and links for listeners.To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/rocket To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

    17 min
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Make Time for Success is a podcast designed for busy people who are ready to improve not just their productivity, but also their self-esteem and self-confidence. If you’re looking for the secrets to making productivity feel light and easy rather than something you want to run from, this is the podcast for you. In each episode, psychologist and Procrastination Coach Dr. Christine Li shares effective tips and strategies to help you start building your most joyful, creative, and abundant life. Episodes will include interviews with guest experts who have made the breakthrough to living life fully, as well as stories and reflections from Dr. Li’s own life and work. You’ll hear lessons from Dr. Li’s book, “5-Minute Self-Discipline Habits: Stay Motivated, Cultivate Good Habits, and Achieve Your Goals” and learn how to use the S.M.A.C.K. Solution, a mixture of mindfulness and anxiety-reducing strategies, to keep your fears quiet and your goals in sharp focus. You’ll discover that when you remove the mental, emotional, and physical barriers that are blocking you from getting things done, you'll be able to create more time to excel and thrive. When you listen to the Make Time for Success podcast, you'll soon see what it feels like to have your motivation and energy skyrocket! *THE CONTENT IN THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY IN SEEKING IT BECAUSE OF ANYTHING YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD FROM DR. CHRISTINE LI OR THIS PODCAST.

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