When too many things compete for your attention, your brain has to work harder to process everything around you. Research confirms that visual clutter can interfere with concentration and productivity. Take a look around. Where could you benefit from a little more focus? Start by clearing that space! In this…
It's taking up space in your mind, too! Think of it as an invisible to-do list, quietly draining your energy, stealing your focus, and adding to your stress. You don't need another to-do list weighing you down! Even small steps toward decluttering can help you feel lighter, more focused, and…
In this episode, Dr. Christine Li explores the powerful link between clutter and chronic procrastination, sharing research-backed insights on how clutter affects focus, stress, and mood. She explains why tackling clutter should come before anything else and introduces her simple daily technique for breaking free from clutter overwhelm. Plus, she…
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1504300/fan_mail/new) In this episode, Dr. Christine Li explores the powerful link between clutter and chronic procrastination, sharing research-backed insights on how clutter affects focus, stress, and mood. She explains why tackling clutter…
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲? 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆! We often think productivity is about managing our time, but what about managing the energy that makes everything possible? Dr. Li reminds us that some of the most powerful productivity strategies are also the simplest: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱. Give your body…
Think about how carefully we try to conserve water. We wouldn't leave a faucet running all day, allowing a valuable resource to simply flow down the drain. But how often do we do exactly that with our energy? Dr. Christine Li reminds us that physical clutter, unfinished tasks, and lingering…
Every item sitting around your home or workspace represents a decision waiting to be made. Keep it? Donate it? Toss it? Find a place for it? Dr. Li explains that clutter is often a combination of unfinished business and delayed decisions. And those unresolved decisions can quietly consume the mental…
In this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li shares four energy-based productivity hacks to help you maximize your output and well-being. Instead of just managing your time, Dr. Christine Li encourages you to pay close attention to how your energy flows throughout the day. She…
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1504300/fan_mail/new) In this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li shares four energy-based productivity hacks to help you maximize your output and well-being. Instead of just managing your…
Clutter isn't just about the things taking up space. It can affect your energy, confidence, and ability to truly relax in your own home. In this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li talks with professional organizer Dr. Julia Raz about the powerful emotional transformation that…
For many women, especially mothers, asking for help can feel like admitting defeat. But what if reaching out for support is actually a sign of strength? In this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li welcomes professional organizer Dr. Julia Raz, who reminds us that we…
Maybe you've stopped inviting guests over, find yourself hiding clutter in another room, or feel like no matter how hard you try, you just can't get ahead of it. You're not alone, and you don't have to tackle it all by yourself. In this episode of the Make Time for…
In this episode, Dr. Christine Li chats with Dr. Julia Raz—a professor, mother, and professional organizer—about decluttering when you feel deeply connected to your belongings. Dr. Julia Raz shares her personal journey of letting go of 80% of her possessions, the emotional challenges that come with decluttering sentimental items, and…
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Are you learning about decluttering or actually doing it? Sometimes, gathering more information is just another form of procrastination! We read the books, listen to the podcasts, and research the best organizing methods. But at some point, more information isn't what we need. We need action. On the latest Make…
We spend so much time trying to manage our schedules, reduce stress, and find more energy. But what if some of that energy is being stolen by the clutter around us? On the latest Make Time for Success podcast, guest Stacey Hutson shares how decluttering helped her feel calmer, more…
Where are the cleats? Where's the soccer ball? Why can't I find ANYTHING? For busy moms, especially those navigating ADHD, clutter can turn everyday routines into a constant source of stress. On the latest Make Time for Success podcast, guest Stacey Hutson shares a powerful realization: "Decluttering isn't just about…
In this episode, Dr. Christine Li welcomes Stacey Hutson, host of The Next Phase podcast, to share her real-life journey as an ADHD mom, homemaker, and career woman overcoming clutter overwhelm. Stacey Hutson opens up about how her ADHD diagnosis transformed her approach to decluttering, and offers refreshingly practical tips…
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1504300/fan_mail/new) In this episode, Dr. Christine Li welcomes Stacey Hutson, host of The Next Phase podcast, to share her real-life journey as an ADHD mom, homemaker, and career woman overcoming clutter overwhelm.…
In this episode, Dr. Li is joined by palliative care and hospice physician Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang to talk about presence, emotional regulation, breaking out of autopilot, and making more intentional choices. Kathy also shares her 4R framework: Recognize, Regulate, Rewire, Repeat; a simple way to interrupt old patterns and…
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1504300/fan_mail/new) In this episode, join Dr. Christine Li and Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang as they explore how being close to death brings clarity and depth to life. Discover practical insights into embracing…
In this episode, join Dr. Christine Li and Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang as they explore how being close to death brings clarity and depth to life. Discover practical insights into embracing strong emotions, the importance of self-care, and actionable steps for living with greater intention. Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang shares…
That was one of Lori Oberbroeckling’s biggest surprises after tracking her time for an entire week. She wasn’t consciously choosing to take on more. She was simply moving through the day; emptying the dishwasher, cleaning the litter box, bringing in the trash... until she looked back and realized something important:…
But when we constantly step in and take over, we may be taking away an opportunity for someone else to learn how to move through discomfort, procrastination, and responsibility. In this episode of the 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, Lori Oberbroeckling shares what she realized about doing tasks she had…