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In this episode of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li explores the topic of releasing control and embracing flexibility in our lives. Inspired by real reactions from her students, she dives into why we crave control, the downsides of holding on too tightly, and the benefits of trusting ourselves, practicing detachment, and nurturing flexibility. She shares practical insights and personal reflections to help listeners rethink their relationship with control and invites everyone to experiment with a little more ease and openness.

Timestamps:

• 00:00:01 – 00:01:17: Dr. Christine Li introduces the complex topic of control.
• 00:01:19 – 00:02:40: Shares the backstory—student reactions sparked the episode.
• 00:02:40 – 00:06:41: Why we crave control, its downsides (perfectionism, anxiety).
• 00:06:41 – 00:15:00: Five main points on releasing control: transience, accepting change, inner purpose, flexibility, and detachment.
• 00:15:00 – 00:18:00: Encouragement to relax control, reflection prompts, and resource link.
• 00:18:02 – 00:18:43: Closing remarks and invitation to connect.

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In this episode of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li shares six powerful questions you can ask yourself each morning to boost your energy, inspire positive change, and set meaningful intentions for the day. Drawing from her experience with her membership program The Success Lab, Dr. Li walks listeners through prompts that encourage habit-building, letting go of clutter (physical or emotional), expressing love, creating something new, practicing self-forgiveness, and planning for what you want to achieve by the end of the year. She also offers a free worksheet to help integrate these transformative questions into your daily routine. Tune in to discover simple yet impactful ways to refresh your mindset and make real progress—without added stress or drama.

Timestamps:

00:01:30 – Origin of the 6 daily questions
00:02:47 – Question 1: What new habit can I make today?
00:05:06 – Question 2: What can you get rid of today?
00:07:07 – Question 3: How can I express my love today?
00:07:44 – Question 4: What can I create today that is new?
00:08:44 – Question 5: What do I need to forgive myself for?
00:10:56 – Question 6: What do I want to see happen before the end of the year?
00:12:03 – Quick recap and worksheet info

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In this episode of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li dives deep into the roots of procrastination and why it keeps us from reaching our goals. She shares personal insights, simple strategies, and empowering mindset shifts to help you break free from feeling stuck and start building real momentum. Discover how commitment, movement, positive thinking, and planning can transform your productivity and success. Plus, grab a free downloadable worksheet to help you take action and leave procrastination behind for good!

Timestamps:

00:03:52 – Why we procrastinate
00:06:24 – Deeper fears
00:09:06 – Personal experiences
00:11:50 – Commitment strategy
00:13:10 – Strategy: small commitments
00:14:25 – Strategy: remember your “why”
00:15:52 – Daily movement
00:17:51 – Mount Everest exercise
00:21:40 – Planning
00:24:22 – Positive thinking
00:26:14 – Getting support
00:26:55 – Free worksheet info

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Dr. Christine Li welcomes her friend and colleague Laurie Reynoldson, host of the School of Midlife podcast and a leader in supporting women through midlife transitions. Together, they dive deep into the topic of limiting beliefs—those internal barriers that hold women back from creating their best, most fulfilling lives. 

Laurie Reynoldson is a sought-after podcaster, coach, speaker and the founder of the School of Midlife®.  After an award-winning 20-year career as an attorney, Laurie left the law when she was on the verge of joining the partnership at a large super-regional firm, the job she’d worked her entire career to land. She knows exactly what it feels like to have everything you’ve ever thought you always wanted in life, but still feel like something is missing. Which is why she’s made it her mission to provide women with the tools, information, support and community to thrive in midlife…and skip the midlife crisis.

Timestamps:

00:03:40 – Limiting beliefs in midlife
00:04:46 – Retreat story & best life
00:10:23 – Internal editor, handling negativity
00:13:43 – Building belief, validation
00:15:16 – Power of community
00:17:24 – Laurie’s career backstory
00:24:29 – Courage & happiness
00:29:08 – Happiness & fulfillment
00:30:11 – Where to find Laurie

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Laurie Reynoldson

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-reynoldson-b28b921a/

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In this episode of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li shares her latest productivity technique: the "continuous to-do list." She explains how this analog journaling method reduces stress, prevents tasks from being forgotten, and helps boost creativity and enjoyment alongside productivity. Dr. Li also offers practical tips for working with any to-do list, such as leaving emotions out of routine tasks, aiming for speed, focusing on end results, being kind to yourself, celebrating progress, and making sure your list covers all areas of life. Listeners are encouraged to try out the continuous to-do list and can grab a free worksheet to get started.

Timestamps:

00:01:43 – Blending productivity and fun; importance of releasing pressure for better results.

00:03:19 – Introduction to the continuous to-do list technique and journaling approach.

00:04:19 – Why the continuous to-do list works and how it reduces stress and increases flow.

00:06:29 – Invitation to try the technique and share feedback.

00:07:14 – General tips for better to-do lists:

1. Don’t put feelings into routine tasks
2. Aim for speed
3. Focus on end results
4. Don’t self-criticize for unfinished items
5. Celebrate completed tasks
6. Remember all life areas on your list

00:13:55 – Encouragement to take small steps and use the free worksheet download.

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In this inspiring solo episode, Dr. Christine Li invites you to discover how to get more done by thinking bigger and making small, positive shifts in your mindset. Fresh from leading her signature Vision Board Workshop, Christine shares practical steps for moving past limiting beliefs, using affirmations, and harnessing the power of visualization to craft your ideal future. You’ll learn how to identify and challenge the thoughts that keep you stuck, embrace courageous action, and choose the kind of energy you want to bring to your goals. Whether you’re looking to reignite your motivation or clarify your vision for success, this episode is packed with exercises and encouragement to help you move forward—one empowered step at a time. Plus, don’t miss her special free download on taking more action, available at maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/action.

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In this milestone 250th episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li dives into the topic of new beginnings and why resistance is often the biggest barrier to joy and progress. Drawing on her experience as a psychologist and procrastination coach, she shares insights from her recent "Re-energize Your Home" challenge—including how resistance manifests as clutter, the emotional weight it carries, and practical strategies to move past it. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just craving a fresh start, tune in for empowering tips on identifying your true desires, reshaping negative self-talk, and valuing the freedom that comes with letting go. Plus, get access to a free worksheet to help you kickstart your next new beginning!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Dr. Li celebrates episode 250 and introduces the theme of new beginnings.
00:02:34 – Defines resistance as the heart of clutter and why it feels heavy.
00:05:14 – Notes higher resistance among challenge participants, despite small steps.
00:06:35 – Stresses not judging yourself or others for feeling stuck.
00:08:28 – Shares three main strategies for new beginnings, starting with listening to your “higher self.”
00:12:44 – Suggests changing negative self-talk to positive beliefs.
00:17:00 – Encourages valuing space and freedom over holding on to unused items.
00:21:15 – Offers a free worksheet to help start your new beginning.

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Camela Allen is a fitness and functional nutrition coach who knows firsthand how confusing and frustrating midlife can feel when your old routines stop working. After entering surgical menopause, she had to relearn how to support her body. Now she helps other women do the same.

Her work blends strength training, functional nutrition, and her unique 4-body approach, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, so women don’t just get stronger, they feel steady and capable in every part of life. Cam also weaves in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and identity work, because lasting change isn’t about forcing more willpower, it’s about becoming the woman who chooses herself.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Dr. Li introduces Cam Allen and the episode’s theme of midlife fitness and mindset.
00:06:44 – Cam discusses challenges post-surgical menopause and needing new fitness strategies.
00:09:15 – Cam explains the breakthrough of 10-minute strength workouts for consistency.
00:10:46 – She shares her physical and mindset transformations.
00:12:01 – Importance of strength training in midlife.
00:14:45 – The value of coaching for accountability and mindset shifts.
00:15:43 – How Cam works with clients (1:1, groups, tracking, focus on mindset).
00:17:56 – Overview of Cam’s “minis” 10-minute online workout program.

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Camela Allen 

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In this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li shares her six most valuable lessons from the past five years, focusing on how to create flow and abundance in life. Drawing from her experiences as a psychologist and procrastination coach, Dr. Li offers practical insights on managing energy, prioritizing personal wellbeing, embracing challenges, applying the Law of Attraction, removing obstacles, and expanding your vision for the future. Tune in for heartfelt advice and actionable strategies to help you maximize your potential and make time for real success.

Timestamps:

[00:01:27] Tip zero: The importance of keeping promises and honoring your word.

[00:02:34] Lesson 1: How you regulate your energy determines your outcomes.

[00:05:21] Lesson 2: Prioritize your own well-being and values.

[00:06:54] Lesson 3: Challenges and difficulties are pathways to growth and freedom.

[00:09:49] Lesson 4: You attract what you wish for—focus on positive energy.

[00:11:43] Lesson 5: Clear anything in your way, whether clutter, expenses, or procrastination.

[00:14:23] Lesson 6: Always look for possibilities and expand your vision.

[00:16:08] Invitation to join the Simply Productive coaching program.

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On this episode of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li welcomes voice expert Tracy Goodwin to discuss how our physical and emotional clutter is often tied to our identity, energy, and personal growth. Tune in as they unpack why we hold onto things, how clutter impacts our well-being, and how finding your voice—literally and figuratively—can help you let go and step into new possibilities.

Voice researcher and coach Tracy Goodwin, owner of Captivate the Room and creator of Psychology of the Voice® has taught thousands of celebrities, professionals, and entrepreneurs to transform their voices from the inside out with her unique approach, which gets to the core of a person’s internal voice psychology and external sounds that are repelling, misrepresenting, and costing them 30-90% in impact, influence and revenue. Tracy makes the invisible visible to next-level your relationships, business and overall success. 

Timestamps:

• [00:07:07]
• Identity and clutter; How letting go shifts identity
• [00:18:45]
• Accumulation, trauma, and emotional stress
• [00:23:21]
• Tracy explains how unhealed wounds affect the voice
• [00:35:16]
• Dr. Li’s webinar example and Tracy’s advice on up-leveling
• [00:45:47]
• Dr. Li describes the decluttering challenge

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Tracy Goodwin:

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