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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 control. Drawing from her experience as a procrastination coach and her work with Success Lab members, Dr. Christine Li walks you through practical tips—including understanding what overwhelm really is, taking action in small steps, practicing self-compassion, leveraging meditation and tapping, connecting with supportive groups, and even bringing more fun into your routine! Whether you're juggling too many responsibilities or just feeling stuck, you'll find actionable ideas to help you reset and move forward with confidence.

Timestamps

00:00:00 – 00:01:12: Dr. Christine Li introduces the episode and shares personal feelings of overwhelm.

00:01:32 – 00:02:13: Dr. Christine Li introduces herself and her approach.

00:02:14 – 00:03:25: Explains why the topic was chosen; introduces first tip about understanding overwhelm.

00:03:25 – 00:04:47: Focus on what you can control.

00:04:48 – 00:06:57: Calling back your energy and maintaining boundaries.

00:06:57 – 00:08:32: Take action with small steps.

00:08:32 – 00:09:23: Make a clear plan.

00:09:24 – 00:10:12: Practice grace and self-compassion.

00:10:13 – 00:12:30: Use tapping and meditation for stress relief.

00:13:37 – 00:14:19: Celebrate small actions and progress.

00:14:19 – 00:16:57: Shorten the gap between decision and action.

00:16:57 – 00:19:13: Overwhelm is a signal, not a solution; connect with supportive groups.

00:19:14 – 00:19:48: Bonus tip: bring more fun into your process.

00:19:49 – end: Recap, encouragement, and how to get the free download.

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