Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li

By 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 ... more

113113 ratings

FAQs about Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li:

How many episodes does Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li have?

The podcast currently has 302 episodes available.

Best of Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li

The most played episodes among Podcast App listeners.

Number 1: Setting Yourself Up for Success: Preparation Tips for Overwhelming Tasks
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. This episode is all about conquering overwhelming tasks by setting yourself up for success. Dr. Christine Li shares seven actionable preparation strategies—including clearing mental and physical clutter, becoming your own biggest supporter, enlisting friends for accountability, using time wisely with deadlines and time limits, setting a positive philosophy, and reconnecting with your “why.” These practical tips are designed to help you not only start but also complete your big projects with ease, positivity, and energy to spare. Timestamps00:00:00 Introduction to the episode and topic overview00:00:51 Dr. Christine Li introduces herself and the podcast’s mission00:01:33 Setting the stage for tackling overwhelming projects00:02:38 Tip 1: Clear your mental clutter00:04:13 Tip 2: Decide to be your biggest supporter00:07:18 Tip 3: Declutter your physical environment00:08:51 Tip 4: Get a friend for support and accountability00:10:31 Tip 5: Use time in different ways, set deadlines00:13:39 Tip 6: Set a guiding philosophy for your project00:15:04 Tip 7: Remind yourself of your purpose and “why”00:16:21 Summary and encouragement00:17:26 Resources, worksheet offer, and closing remarks00:18:14 Podcast outro and how to connectTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/consistency 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
August 20, 202620min
Number 2: Do It Scared: How to Grow When Comfort Is Holding You Back with Megan Blacksmith
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li welcomes transformation leader Megan Blacksmith to discuss the power of "doing it scared" when growth feels daunting and comfort is holding you back. Together, they explore why waiting for the “right time” is often a trap, the ways our subconscious beliefs keep us stuck, and how to proactively choose transformation before circumstances force your hand. Megan Blacksmith shares personal stories, actionable strategies from NLP, and inspiration for taking bold steps—even when fear is present—so you can break through plateaus and move toward your next level of success. Timestamps00:00:00 Dr. Christine Li introduces the episode theme of "do it scared" and guest Megan Blacksmith00:03:06 Dr. Christine Li kicks off the discussion about doing things scared; asks Megan Blacksmith for insights00:03:32 Megan Blacksmith describes her journey and pattern of change involving big life shifts00:05:55 Megan Blacksmith reflects on proactively choosing growth instead of being forced into it00:07:03 Megan Blacksmith shares importance of leaving comfort to grow and taking uncomfortable steps00:08:47 Megan Blacksmith describes realizing time wasn’t the issue, but fear of taking steps was00:11:27 Megan Blacksmith gives example of her mother doing something scary at nearly 8000:13:16 Megan Blacksmith shares the universal model of change and the cycle between comfort, discomfort, and growth00:17:22 Megan Blacksmith discusses recognizing plateaus as signs of deeper growth needed00:19:25 Megan Blacksmith describes her own proactive approach to preparing for growth by having tough conversations00:22:41 Megan Blacksmith on accepting negative outcomes to move forward bravely00:24:34 Dr. Christine Li and Megan Blacksmith discuss the myth of time as an obstacle and uncovering deeper fears00:27:33 Megan Blacksmith explains NLP and its role in uncovering and rewriting subconscious beliefs00:31:18 Megan Blacksmith describes certification programs and her own "do it scared" leap to expand her events00:37:01 Megan Blacksmith offers a special gift and how listeners can access her resources00:38:09 Dr. Christine Li repeats the free podcast link and encourages listeners to reach out00:39:05 Dr. Christine Li closes the episode and gives contact info for feedbackTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/doitscared 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 LiWebsite: 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/SPMegan BlacksmithWebsite: http://blacksmithtrainingco.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlacksmithTrainingCoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacksmith_training_co/
September 17, 202641min
Number 3: How to Reset and Reconnect: A Quick Meditation for Daily Clarity
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this special 300th episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li guides listeners through a gentle, hope-filled meditation designed for daily clarity, reset, and reconnection. Celebrate new beginnings, learn how to release stress, and harness the power of intentional choices to shape your reality. Take a deep breath, open yourself to possibilities, and make time for success—one mindful moment at a time. Starting September 14th, Dr. Li will be hosting a week-long free decluttering event called Re-Energize Your Home. This will be 15th round of this magical event where you will learn not only how to finally address your clutter, but also how to elevate your energy in the process. Go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/clutterfree to register today. Timestamps00:00:00 Welcome to episode 300, celebration and reflection on reaching this milestone.00:01:29 Introduction to the meditation – hopeful, reflective, intended as a reset.00:02:16 Dr. Christine Li introduces herself, shares podcast goals.00:02:58 Instructions to prepare for meditation – find a quiet space, prepare to reset.00:03:49 Begin meditation: guidance to sit still and relax.00:04:47 Focus on being present, letting go of distractions.00:05:21 Openness to both foreseeable and unforeseen possibilities.00:06:19 Sharpening intuition to notice, receive, and recognize opportunities.00:07:13 Shifting mindset: life happens for us, not to us; daily choices shape reality.00:08:14 Emphasizing the power and responsibility of choice.00:08:45 Committing to self-trust in daily choices.00:09:47 Navigating setbacks and trusting oneself to reroute.00:10:16 Avoiding stress and choosing confident, self-trusting decisions.00:11:12 When stressed, return to the present via breath.00:12:06 Recap: daily new beginnings, prioritizing well-being and dreams.00:13:47 Choosing ease, welcoming good things and opportunities flowing to us.00:14:43 Confidence in positive outcomes, gratitude for listeners.00:15:45 Invitation to download written meditation and anticipation for future episodes.00:16:58 Closing remarks, subscription details, and encouragement to connect on Instagram.To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/300meditation 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
September 10, 202618min
Number 4: The Clutter-Guilt Cycle (Part 2): Decluttering Without the Shame Spiral
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this uplifting second part of a 2-part series, Dr. Christine Li guides listeners through strategies for breaking the cycle of clutter and guilt. Learn how to declutter your space—and your mind—while releasing shame and embracing joy along the way. Discover practical tips to protect your energy, stay focused on your goals, and celebrate every small victory as you transform your home and your habits. Starting September 14th, Dr. Li will be hosting a week-long free decluttering event called Re-Energize Your Home. This will be 15th round of this magical event where you will learn not only how to finally address your clutter, but also how to elevate your energy in the process. Go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/clutterfree to register today. Timestamps00:00:00: Dr. Christine Li welcomes listeners, introduces episode 299 as part 2 on clutter and guilt, and recaps part 1’s focus on the emotional weight and blockage caused by clutter.00:00:50: Shift towards strategies for decluttering with joy; preview of four strategies and an invitation to work together for free on decluttering.00:01:28: Dr. Christine Li introduces herself, outlines her background as a psychologist and procrastination coach, and previews the podcast’s focus on actionable strategies for success.00:02:11: Recap of previous episode’s exploration of clutter’s negative impact; poses the core question: how do we actually deal with clutter?00:03:38: Discussion of the success pathway—momentum built on consistency, habits, and pleasure; emphasizes that happiness and joy are key to overcoming clutter.00:04:33: Highlights the need to find joy in decluttering, countering the natural resistance and negative energy of clutter.00:05:10: Introduction of four actionable strategies, starting with the importance of keeping the end goal in mind during decluttering.00:06:10: Outlines the positive outcomes of a clutter-free life: better mood, abundance, and more literal and emotional space; stresses staying goal-focused.00:07:46: Anecdote about Dolly Parton as inspiration for taking action and believing that failure is not permanent.00:07:58: Second strategy: Conserve your energy during decluttering by addressing only a few items at a time; suggests using music and manageable sections.00:09:23: Reframe decluttering as energy-replenishing; encourages experiencing the act as releasing what no longer serves you.00:10:08: Third strategy: Mark progress with celebration to interrupt patterns of getting stuck and failing to acknowledge change.00:11:15: Practice celebrating every item released; make the process joyful rather than grim.00:11:43: Fourth strategy: Remember your role as “big boss” of your home; see your space as a foundation for bigger goals and positive impact.00:13:15: Episode summary: Enjoy yourself, keep eyes on your goal, protect and celebrate yourself; success is both possible and planned.00:14:10: Invitation to Dr. Christine Li’s free 5-Day Reenergize Your Home Challenge; details on how to join.00:15:21: Closing: How to subscribe, find resources and earlier episodes, connect via Instagram, and suggest topics for future episodes.To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/clutterfree 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
September 03, 202617min
Number 5: The Clutter-Guilt Cycle (Part 1): How Your Stuff Becomes a Source of Shame
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li kicks off a two-part series exploring our complicated relationship with clutter. She delves into why clutter is so toxic in our lives, examining how our upbringing trains us to accumulate and attach meaning to our possessions. Dr. Christine Li unpacks the emotional toll clutter takes, from feelings of loss, guilt, and shame, to the depletion of our energy and coping abilities. Whether you struggle with clutter or know someone who does, this episode offers empathy, insight, and the first steps toward reclaiming power over your space and your well-being. Timestamps00:00:00 Introduction to the clutter episode and double series context00:00:55 Dr. Christine Li introduces herself and the podcast purpose00:01:37 Series on relationship with clutter begins; audience invitation00:02:17 Reflecting on learning to let go and cultural accumulation bias00:04:34 Accumulation impulses and their emotional roots00:05:06 The Minimalists’ comedian clip on “the feeling of wanting”00:06:00 Shopping excitement, anticipation, and the letdown of possession00:07:14 Wanting vs. clutter, life phases, and obsolescence00:08:41 What to do with clutter and complexity of the issue00:09:44 Three categories of why clutter is a problem00:09:50 Clutter makes us think of loss: money, time, energy, and security00:13:06 The challenge of sentimental clutter and emotional attachments00:15:07 Clutter drains energy; introduction to the Zeigarnik effect00:16:45 Unfinished business and how clutter disrupts focus00:17:46 Clutter generates guilt and shame; definitions and distinctions00:19:18 Shame, social implications, gender differences, and domestic pressure00:21:07 Guilt, shame, and loss prevent action on clutter00:22:08 Preview of next episode and encouragement to take small decluttering steps00:23:17 Invitation to join upcoming decluttering week event00:24:19 Episode closing and listener call to subscribe or connectTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/consistency 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
August 27, 202626min