Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li

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.

Declutter Your Home and Life: The 3 Phase Model Explained

Send us a textIn Episode 206 of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li deviates from her usual meticulously prepared format to deliver a spontaneous and heartfelt session inspired by a recent decluttering event she hosted. With insights drawn from her clients' experiences, Dr. Li introduces a practical three-phase model for successful decluttering. She discusses common obstacles like emotional attachment and lack of time or energy while sharing impactful strategies to overcome th...

11-21
22:34

Overcoming Procrastination: Unlocking the Secrets to Getting Started

Send us a textIn this week's empowering episode of the "Make Time for Success" podcast, host Dr. Christine Li delves into a common yet often misunderstood challenge: the difficulty of getting started. Drawing from her own recent experience with procrastination, Dr. Li provides a relatable and candid story about how a minor business task took an unnecessarily long two and a half weeks to tackle, despite ultimately requiring less than 10 minutes of her time. This real-life example sets the stag...

11-14
24:29

From Burnout to Brilliance: The New Self Care Essentials

Send us a textIn the latest episode of "Make Time for Success," Dr. Christine Li explores a refreshing perspective on self care that goes beyond the conventional methods we often hear about. Rather than just focusing on massages, candles, or moments of solitude, Dr. Li dives into what she calls the nontraditional version of self care, emphasizing the importance of internal calm and self-trust while addressing elements like safety, personal value, and embracing challenges as opportunities for ...

11-07
21:17

Stop Seeing the Negative: Embrace Simple Upgrades for a Better Life

Send us a textIn Episode 203 of the Make Time for Success Podcast, host Dr. Christine Li delves into the empowering concept of a life upgrade. Drawing from her experiences and client coaching sessions, she explores how simple, intentional changes can significantly enhance our well-being and productivity. Dr. Li discusses the negativity bias that often holds us back and introduces the small wins theory to highlight how minor improvements can lead to substantial, positive transformations. Tune ...

10-31
17:50

Avoid These 5 Mistakes to Break Free from Procrastination

Send us a textIn this engaging episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li tackles the pervasive issue of procrastination by identifying the five key mistakes that keep people stuck in a cycle of delay. Drawing from her own experiences and clinical expertise, Dr. Li humorously and insightfully dismantles these mistakes, offering actionable strategies to transform fear, pressure, and false beliefs about productivity and self-worth into a more relaxed, flow-oriented approach ...

10-24
19:39

How to Integrate Exercise into Your Busy Life with Sarah Aspinall

Send us a textIn this episode of "Make Time For Success,” Dr. Christine Li welcomes Sarah Aspinall, founder of Breaking Ballet, an innovative program designed to prioritize health and movement for midlife women. Sarah shares her inspiring journey from a high-powered career in law to rediscovering her passion for ballet and fitness, following traumatic personal experiences. The duo delves into the holistic approach of Sarah's "Backstage" membership, which integrates movement, healthy eating, a...

10-17
35:44

Kickstart Your Progress: Part 2 - Techniques to Pick Up the Pace

Send us a textIn the milestone episode #200 of the MAKE TIME FOR SUCCESS Podcast, Dr. Christine Li continues her insightful series on speeding up your productivity with seven new powerful tips. Building on episode #199, Dr. Li delves into practical strategies such as focusing on one task at a time, identifying your motivational "carrot," doubling your movements, managing triggers, maintaining a positive perspective, and more. She emphasizes the importance of using time as a friend rather than...

10-10
16:47

Kickstart Your Progress: Part 1 - Essential Tips for Increasing Your Speed

Send us a textIn Episode 199 of the "Make Time for Success" podcast, Dr. Christine Li kicks off a transformative two-part series aimed at helping you speed up your life when you feel stuck or sluggish. Drawing from her recent live coaching session during the Re-Energize Your Home 5-Day Decluttering Challenge, Dr. Li shares six powerful tips to reclaim your focus and energy. From managing external and internal stressors to creating a high-focus environment and embracing the right soundtrack, t...

10-03
15:32

Midlife Comeback: How to Make Sustainable Health and Wellness Changes with Holly Bertone

Send us a textIn this engaging episode of "Make Time For Success," Dr. Christine Li hosts Holly Bertone, a skilled public speaker and health advocate, to delve into the empowering journey of self-improvement and lasting health. Drawing from her own experience overcoming breast cancer and autoimmune disease, Holly explains the importance of embracing one's inherent "awesomeness" and creating a ripple effect through personal transformation. The conversation highlights the pitfalls of the diet i...

09-26
43:50

Building Routines: Tips for Morning Motivation and Evening Relaxation

Send us a textIn this insightful episode of the Make Time For Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li delves into the power of routines, sharing her personal morning and evening rituals that have transformed her productivity and well-being. Drawing from her recent interview on the Mother Plus podcast, Dr. Li explains how structured habits can instill a sense of control and calm, paving the way for a more intentional and fulfilling day. She provides practical tips on creating flexible, supportive ro...

09-19
24:02

Aging and Decluttering Successfully: A Conversation between Rita Black and Dr. Christine Li

Send us a textIn this fun episode, co-hosts Rita Black and Dr. Christine Li delve into the intricate relationship between aging and the accumulation of clutter. As Rita approaches her 60th birthday, she shares her personal experiences and struggles with decluttering sentimental items, from her mother’s outdated cookbooks to old tax receipts. Dr. Christine Li offers psychological insights into the emotional and cognitive burdens clutter imposes, particularly on older adults. She introduces a t...

09-12
41:25

Transform Your Productivity: Secrets to Defeating Procrastination

Send us a textIn Episode 195 of the "Make Time for Success" podcast, Dr. Christine Li, a seasoned procrastination coach and psychologist, dives into the universal struggle of procrastination. She shares personal anecdotes and professional insights on how to tackle the inner conflict of wanting to complete tasks but also feeling resistant to starting them. Dr. Li provides actionable strategies to embrace discomfort, understand emotional barriers, commit to decisions, practice self-patience, co...

09-05
25:22

The Truth About Productivity: 5 Myths You Must Stop Believing

Send us a textIn Episode 194 of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li exposes the truths about productivity by debunking five prevalent myths that often sabotage our efforts to achieve our goals. In this insightful episode, Dr. Li unpacks misconceptions such as the need to force yourself to work, tying your self-worth to your output, the notion that stress boosts performance, and the dangers of believing that perfection is the ultimate aim. By challenging these beliefs, Dr. Li p...

08-29
20:40

Boundaries Start with You: How Setting Limits Boosts Your Productivity

Send us a textIn this enlightening episode of the "Make Time for Success" podcast, Christine Li explores the fundamental concept of self boundaries and their significant impact on time management and personal well-being. Drawing from her own experiences, Christine underscores the importance of understanding and respecting your own limits to prevent overcommitting and feeling overwhelmed. She elaborates on how a solid practice of setting and maintaining boundaries can lead to better energy reg...

08-22
17:24

Unlocking Your Speaking Potential with Nick Demos

Send us a textJoin us in this engaging episode of the Make Time For Success podcast, where Dr. Christine Li welcomes back the multi-talented Nick Demos, an award-winning filmmaker, producer, author, podcaster, and speaker. Together, they delve into the art of impactful storytelling and public speaking. Nick shares his personal journey from overcoming his struggles as a public speaker to becoming a mentor who helps others shine on stage. They discuss the power of vulnerability, the importance ...

08-15
32:58

Shaking Up Routines: Breaking Free from Stressful Habits

Send us a textIn this episode titled "Shaking Up Routines: Breaking Free from Stressful Habits," Dr. Christine Li shares insightful strategies inspired by her recent trip to Pittsburgh. She delves into practical tips for managing stress, such as the importance of morning self-check-ins, practicing gratitude and self-assurance, reframing challenging situations, approaching tasks pragmatically, and seeking help when needed. Dr. Li emphasizes the power of maintaining a positive mindset and effec...

08-08
18:48

Unlock Your Inner Strength: Meditation for Self-Trust and Empowerment

Send us a textWelcome to a special meditation episode of the Make Time For Success podcast! Join host Christine Li, as she guides you through a powerful meditation designed to help you embrace patience, trust yourself, and up-level your entire operating system. This meditation will focus on quieting the mind, regulating your emotions, and making empowered decisions. Drawing inspiration from insightful quotes by Jon Kabat-Zinn, David Lynch, and Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati, Christine emphasizes the ...

08-01
17:49

The Importance of Abundance: Why Shifting Your Mindset Changes Everything

Send us a textIn Episode 189 of the Make Time for Success Podcast, Dr. Christine Li delves into the concept of an abundant mindset. Drawing from her experience with clients and personal reflections, Dr. Li shares practical tips on how to shift your thinking from scarcity to abundance. Learn how subtle changes in language, focus, and self-treatment can open up a world of possibilities. Embrace the positive energy around you, manifest your desires, and discover that abundance is all around. Tun...

07-25
22:12

6 Powerful Strategies for Managing Major Life Shifts Successfully

Send us a textIn this enlightening episode of the "Make Time for Success" podcast, join Dr. Christine Li as she delves into the topic of preparing for big life changes. Whether you're looking to make a significant shift in your own habits or navigating changes imposed by external circumstances, Dr. Li offers a wealth of strategies to help you stay grounded and empowered. From creating a compelling vision for your future to turning fear into love, she provides actionable tips to ensure you nav...

07-18
25:44

The 5-Step SHIFT Process for Aligning with Success with Kim Kelley Thompson

Send us a textIn this episode of the "Make Time for Success" podcast, Dr. Christine Li hosts Kim Kelley Thompson, a dynamic speaker, author, business coach, and business owner whose expertise lies in helping people transition from overthinking to taking action. Kim's approach blends inspiration with practicality, both of which are crucial for lasting transformation.Throughout the episode, Kim discusses her journey from managing a multimillion-dollar event company and raising four children on ...

07-11
32:08

Sarah Tanenbaum

This was such a wonderful podcast!❤🙌🏻

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