Episodes

June 17, 2026

Increase Productivity and Consistency with This $3 Visual Habit Track…

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares a simple yet powerful habit-tracking experiment using a $3 pack of star stickers and an old grid notebook. She details how this visual tracking method boosted her pro…

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June 10, 2026

5 Questions to Kickstart Your Decluttering Journey Today

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li tackles the challenges and emotional weight of clutter, explaining how it keeps us rooted in the past and drains our time, energy, and enthusiasm. She shares five powerful q…

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June 3, 2026

4 Common Roadblocks to Success (and How to Clear Them)

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li explores the four most common roadblocks to personal and professional success: lack of focus, perfectionism, overwhelm, and physical clutter. She breaks down how each roadbl…

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May 27, 2026

How to Organize Your Home Based on Personality: Insights from Clutter…

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. Discover how to organize your home according to your unique personality with organizing expert Cas Aarssen, also known as Clutterbug. In this lively episode, Dr. Christine Li interviews Cas Aarssen about her…

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May 20, 2026

4 Essential Strategies to Prepare Your Mind for Progress

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Christine Li shares her top strategies for preparing your mind to make real progress, whether you're battling procrastination or feeling ready to take on new goals. Discover how to pair thou…

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May 13, 2026

Effortless Speaking: Secrets to a Resilient and Healthy Voice with Ch…

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 Christine Sofiane, a licensed speech pathologist, vocal health and performance coach, and trained opera singer. Discover practical tools, science-based strategies, …

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May 6, 2026

5 Common Mistakes That Lead to Overwhelm—And How to Reverse Them

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. Feeling overwhelmed? In this episode, Dr. Christine Li unpacks five common mistakes that can lead anyone into a state of overwhelm, from lacking a clear vision to getting stuck in decision paralysis. She als…

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April 29, 2026

Stop Feeling Stuck: A Simple Problem-Solving Process Explained

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares her simple, actionable framework for moving from feeling stuck and overwhelmed by problems to taking effective action. Through reflective questions and easy-to-follow…

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April 22, 2026

Transform Overwhelm Into Action With These Productivity Tips

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares a powerful and practical technique to help you break through feelings of overwhelm and stagnation. She reflects on her own recent struggle with unbudging to-do list i…

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April 15, 2026

From Chaos to Clarity: Empowering Mindset Shifts for Women

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li empowers women to shift from chaos and stress to clarity. She explores why stress and overwhelm often accompany our to-do lists and clutter, and offers practical mindset str…

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April 8, 2026

Breaking Through Negative Stories: Reframe Your Beliefs for Success

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li explores the impact of mindset on achieving success and overcoming negative self-talk. Drawing from her experience as a psychologist and procrastination coach, she discusses…

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April 1, 2026

What to Do When You Feel Like You Have No Time for Yourself

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li explores the feeling of having no time for yourself and shares practical strategies to reclaim your time, energy, and sense of control. She discusses why time loss happens, …

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March 25, 2026

Why Perfectionism Is a Hidden Danger for Your Productivity

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. Episode 276 of the Make Time for Success podcast kicks off a 3-week miniseries exploring hidden patterns that drain time, energy, and progress. In this episode, host Dr. Christine Li dives deep into perfecti…

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March 18, 2026

Breaking the Shopping Addiction: A Marketer’s Journey to Mindful Cons…

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, host Dr. Christine Li sits down with former product marketer and creator of the Slow Buy Club, Crystal Chen, to explore the psychology behind shopping ad…

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March 11, 2026

Breaking Through Excuses: Practical Tips for Taking Action

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this motivating solo episode, Dr. Christine Li tackles the universal struggle of resistance and procrastination. Whether you find yourself saying, "I don’t have enough time," or hesitating to pursue your …

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March 4, 2026

How to Increase Your Productivity Without Raising Stress Levels

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares five powerful strategies for boosting productivity without increasing stress. Drawing on her experience as a psychologist and procrastination coach, Dr. Li guides lis…

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Feb. 25, 2026

Calm the Nervous System: Mindset Hacks for When Life Feels Like Too M…

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares four mindset hacks designed to help you create and maintain a sense of calm, especially when life feels overwhelming. Drawing inspiration from real-life questions and…

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Feb. 18, 2026

7 Proven Strategies to Beat Procrastination and Reclaim Your Time

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode of Make Time for Success, host Dr. Christine Li shares 7 powerful strategies to help you break free from procrastination and reclaim your time. Inspired by Procrastination Week and the transi…

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Feb. 11, 2026

10 Powerful Strategies to Overcome Overwhelm in Stressful Times

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. Feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate? In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares 10 (plus a bonus!) effective strategies to help you break free from overwhelm and regain your sense of calm and contr…

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Feb. 4, 2026

How to Set Healthy Boundaries Without Guilt: Insights from Allison Ly

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li talks with mental health therapist and coach Allison Ly about how to set healthy boundaries—especially for adults with immigrant parents. Drawing from personal and professio…

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Jan. 28, 2026

How to Let Go: Why It’s So Hard and How to Finally Move Forward with …

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this solo episode of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li explores why letting go—of clutter, old habits, or inherited identities—can be so challenging, and how mastering this skill can lead to greater…

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Jan. 21, 2026

Why Clutter Makes You Anxious—and How to Break Free

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. 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, guil…

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Jan. 14, 2026

Visualization Secrets: A Proven Process for Manifesting Your Dreams w…

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this inspiring episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, host Dr. Christine Li welcomes back Megan Blacksmith, an NLP expert, speaker, and co-founder of Zesty. Together, they dive deep into visualizat…

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Jan. 7, 2026

How to Override Your Brain's Resistance and Achieve Your Biggest Goal…

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In episode 265 of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li explores why overcoming our brain's resistance to change can feel so challenging, especially when striving for bigger goals in 2026. She …

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