Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li

Why Clutter Makes You Anxious—and How to Break Free


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In this episode, Dr. Christine Li unpacks why clutter isn’t just about messy spaces—it actively fuels stress and anxiety. She shares four main emotional triggers clutter creates, including safety fears, guilt about money, sentimental attachments, and pure exhaustion. Dr. Christine Li offers practical tips to help you gently release clutter and reduce stress one step at a time, making your home a sanctuary of calm.

She also invites listeners to join her free “Re-Energize Your Home” 5-day decluttering challenge, designed to help you start clearing your space and regaining your focus and energy. This episode is a supportive guide for anyone looking to break free from clutter and reclaim their peace of mind.

Timestamps

00:00:00 – 00:00:58: Dr. Christine Li introduces the episode’s focus on clutter and stress.

00:01:03 – 00:01:47: Dr. Christine Li shares her background and the podcast’s purpose.

00:01:47 – 00:04:21: Dr. Christine Li discusses how clutter creates stress zones and is not neutral.

00:04:21 – 00:07:23: Dr. Christine Li explains how clutter types trigger stress, fear, and emotional responses.

00:07:27 – 00:11:47: Dr. Christine Li breaks down money guilt and emotional attachments to clutter.

00:11:51 – 00:14:21: Dr. Christine Li covers the energy drain of clutter and encourages letting go.

00:14:23 – 00:19:08: Dr. Christine Li addresses barriers to decluttering and shares strategies to move forward step by step.

00:17:07 – 00:19:08: Dr. Christine Li motivates listeners to go slowly and intentionally, and promises transformation through decluttering.

00:19:08 – 00:19:37: Dr. Christine Li invites listeners to a free 5-day decluttering challenge.

To sign up for the free Re-Energize Your Home 5-day Challenge that begins Monday, January 26th, go to: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/ryhc-january-2026

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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