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) 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…
“𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙛𝙛.” On the Make Time for Success podcast, after hearing Crystal Chen’s powerful journey, host Dr. Christine Li shared something that stopped me in my tracks… We say we’re doing a “casual declutter.” But let’s be honest… There’s nothing casual about how we live. We…
Ever gotten rid of something… and instantly regretted it? On the Make Time for Success podcast, Crystal Chen (ex-marketer turned anti-consumption expert) explained why that feeling hits so hard... and it’s not what you think. We don’t just “own” things. We build emotional relationships with them. We assign meaning. We…
✨ “I spent 20 years chasing the truth… and I thought it lived inside products.” On the Make Time for Success podcast, Crystal Chen (ex-marketer turned anti-consumption advocate) shared something that hit hard… She built a career in marketing... understanding exactly how brands speak to us, influence us, and sell…
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 addiction and mindful consumption. Crystal Chen shares her personal journey from being a career marketer…
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, host Dr. Christine Li sits down with former product marketer and creator of the Slow Buy Club, Crystal Chen, to explore…
“𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱… 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱.” It’s a simple idea, but a powerful one. When we procrastinate, sometimes without even realizing it, we may actually be pointing ourselves in the exact opposite direction of where we want to go. And that’s human. Avoidance is one of the…
Ever notice how resistance disguises itself as perfectly reasonable thoughts? “I’m too tired.” “I don’t have time.” “If I start this, it’s just going to create a bigger mess.” These thoughts can feel real in the moment, but often they’re simply our mind trying to keep us comfortable and safe.…
𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲… 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. In this episode of the Make Time for Success Podcast, Dr. Christine Li reminds us of something powerful: 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺. When resistance shows up, it’s easy to think you’re…
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 goals, this episode explores the real reasons behind resistance and offers down-to-earth strategies to get back in action. Dr.…
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1504300/open_sms) 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…
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝘁? In this podcast episode, Christine offers a powerful reminder: 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘣𝘺𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦. For many of us, negative self-talk has been running quietly in the background for years... making…
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? In this podcast episode, Dr. Li shares an important insight: productivity can heal self-doubt. Every time you complete a task, try something new, or handle a challenge, you gather proof that you are capable of more than you may…
𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁? In this podcast episode, Dr. Christine Li offers a simple but powerful strategy to help you break through resistance and move forward. Start by writing down your goal. What is the result you want? Why does it matter to you? Getting clear about…
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 listeners through mindset shifts and actionable tips to help break free from resistance, balance process with progress, and transform self-doubt into…
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1504300/open_sms) 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 listeners through…
There’s nothing wrong with you. Your brain is doing exactly what it was designed to do. It wants you safe. It wants you small. It wants you comfortable. It wants zero risk. So when you’re about to take a bold step… Apply for the opportunity… Have the hard conversation… Start…
What if panic isn’t your personality… What if it’s just a habit? For some of you, panic has been a lifetime companion. It shows up when there’s a deadline. When you try something new. When you step outside your comfort zone. It whispers, “Hurry.” It shouts, “You’re behind.” It insists,…
You are forgetting something important. You have survived 100% of your hardest days. Every challenge. Every disappointment. Every season where you thought, “I don’t know how I’m going to get through this.” And yet… you did. Life can feel like one long series of obstacles. But what we often forget…
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 examples, Dr. Christine Li walks listeners through practical strategies for shifting out of patterns of panic, anxiety, and…
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1504300/open_sms) 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…
Before you fix your productivity… Regulate your nervous system. If you’re constantly telling yourself: “I’m behind.” “I’m not doing enough.” “I should be further along.” Pause. Instead of pushing harder, ask: How am I actually feeling? Is my heart racing? Is my body tense? Am I vibing a little too…
One of the most powerful productivity strategies? Ask for help. If someone is nearby, say: “Do you have 5 minutes?” If you can call someone, say: “I’m feeling a little worked up about this project. Can I talk it through before I start?” That’s it. Asking for help is not…
Panic is a path. But it’s not the only one. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or behind… panic can feel automatic. Urgent. Necessary, even. But here’s the truth: Panic is just one interpretation of your circumstances. And it’s usually the most exhausting one. It scrambles your thinking. It drains your…