Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li

The GAP Between Procrastination and Progress: A 5-Step Habit Reset


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Are you stuck procrastinating and struggling to move forward on something important? In this episode, Dr. Christine Li reveals the 5-step process she uses with clients to bridge the gap between procrastination and progress—all within just seven days. Learn how to choose a specific goal, commit fully, track your efforts, and cultivate the identity of a doer. Get quick, practical strategies to develop new habits, overcome avoidance, and experience the profound satisfaction of getting things done.

Timestamps

  • 00:00:00 Introduction and episode overview
  • 00:01:20 Dr. Christine Li introduces herself and her approach
  • 00:02:03 Insight into procrastination, using a laundry room example
  • 00:03:38 Impact of procrastination: increased stress and loss of satisfaction
  • 00:04:19 Strategy for quick habit building: the seven-day framework
  • 00:06:41 Five steps to bridge the gap from procrastination to progress
  • 00:06:48 Step 1: Choose and define one specific focus for the week
  • 00:07:56 Step 2: Full commitment to the chosen project
  • 00:09:42 Step 3: Limit focus to a five-to-seven-day framework
  • 00:10:41 Step 4: Track both efforts and progress during the experiment
  • 00:12:46 Step 5: Cultivate a new, proactive identity
  • 00:14:43 Research on habit formation timelines
  • 00:15:38 Key message: belief in oneself is the biggest block, not external factors
  • 00:16:36 Invitation to share wins and download a free worksheet
  • 00:17:46 Outro, website, and ways to connect

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

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

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