Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li

How to Finally Do the Thing You’ve Been Avoiding


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Have you ever found yourself avoiding that one nagging task on your to-do list, no matter how much it weighs on your mind? In this special, interactive episode of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li takes you step-by-step through a powerful exercise to tackle the thing you keep putting off. You'll learn how to identify your resistance, boost your sense of personal power, and finally take action—all with grace and self-compassion. Get ready to laugh, gain new energy, and celebrate your progress as Dr. Li guides you out of avoidance and into accomplishment. Don’t miss this transformative episode—your most dreaded task won’t know what hit it!

Timestamps:

[00:01:42] – Dr. Li introduces the interactive format and invites listeners to engage with the exercise.

[00:02:47] – Step 1: Identify the one big task you keep avoiding. She stresses the importance of saying it out loud or sharing it with someone.

[00:03:38] – The power of verbalizing the task and how it helps release its negative energy.

[00:05:03] – Making the process light and enjoyable, not painful. Encouragement to approach self-development with kindness.

[00:06:22] – Step 2: Identify the resistance—what makes this task so difficult for you.

[00:08:15] – Tips on observing your resistance without criticism, and taking note of your thoughts and feelings.

[00:08:40] – Step 3: Elevate your power—reminding yourself you are more powerful than the task or your resistance.

[00:11:40] – Recap—don’t get distracted by your whole to-do list; focus on one thing at a time.

[00:12:35] – Step 4: Take action—identify the next reasonable step and move forward with gratitude.

[00:13:58] – Dr. Li encourages sharing progress and explains where to get a free resource on conquering avoidance.

To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/victory

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

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