Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li

Overcoming Procrastination: Unlocking the Secrets to Getting Started


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In 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 stage for a deeper exploration into why so many of us struggle with beginnings, and how we can shift our mindset to overcome these hurdles.

Dr. Li uncovers the core reasons behind our hesitation to start—ranging from fear of failure to feelings of overwhelm and perfectionism. She offers actionable strategies and simple shifts that listeners can adopt to break through these barriers, including taking tiny actions, utilizing the "5-minute mode," and celebrating every small success. This episode is not just a discussion but a motivational guide designed to help listeners unlock their productivity potential and infuse their work with joy and a sense of accomplishment. Don't miss out on these insightful tips and exercises, available for download alongside the episode, to help you make consistent progress and achieve success.

Timestamps:
05:09 Fear of failure makes starting difficult.
07:34 Overwhelmed signals aren't stop signs, just cues.
11:54 Lack of direction often hinders starting tasks.
14:29 Start with one tiny action to overcome procrastination.
18:37 Aim for neutral thoughts to avoid negativity.
20:43 Adopt positivity for success and joyful productivity.

For the free worksheet that accompanies this episode on overcoming procrastination and knowing how to start, click this link: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/start

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 where she offers you 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate.

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To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, please register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab

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