Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li
194 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 101 ratingsMake Time for Success is a podcast designed for busy people who are ready to improve not just their productivity, but also their self-esteem and self-confidence. If you’re looking for the secrets to making productivity feel light and easy rather than something you want to run from, this is the podcast for you. In each episode, psychologist and Procrastination Coach Dr. Christine Li shares effective tips and strategies to help you start building your most joyful, creative, and abundant life. Episodes will include interviews with guest experts who have made the breakthrough to living life fully, as well as stories and reflections from Dr. Li’s own life and work. You’ll hear lessons from Dr. Li’s book, “5-Minute Self-Discipline Habits: Stay Motivated, Cultivate Good Habits, and Achieve Your Goals” and learn how to use the S.M.A.C.K. Solution, a mixture of mindfulness and anxiety-reducing strategies, to keep your fears quiet and your goals in sharp focus. You’ll discover that when you remove the mental, emotional, and physical barriers that are blocking you from getting things done, you'll be able to create more time to excel and thrive. When you listen to the Make Time for Success podcast, you'll soon see what it feels like to have your motivation and energy skyrocket! *THE CONTENT IN THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY IN SEEKING IT BECAUSE OF ANYTHING YOU HAVE SEEN OR HEARD FROM DR. CHRISTINE LI OR THIS PODCAST.
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Insider Secrets to Getting a Great Picture of Yourself with Michelle Adams
September 16, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Do you have a great picture of yourself both inside and out? In this episode, you’re going to learn how to show up and to feel strong for when you’re having your photos taken and in other areas in your life where you want to make a positive presence. My special guest and dear friend Michelle Adams will show you how to come out from hiding whenever there’s a camera around and how to master how you express yourself when you want to connect with others. Michelle is th...
Move Away from Fear and Scarcity to Be Your Full Self with Allison Crow
September 09, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBSend us a Text Message. My guest this week is Allison Crow, a teacher turned real estate agent, turned productivity coach, turned life coach! Her vibrant journey and abundant life experiences make Allison no stranger to fear, and this is the story of how she was able to tackle everything that life threw her way without giving in to the voice of doubt inside her head. Despite moving from job to job and finding her place in the world, Allison used her grit and limitless potential to find her...
Turn Resistance into High-Level Productivity
September 02, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.57 MBSend us a Text Message. Why do we become resistant to starting a task or new project? Well, my friends, there are a lot of reasons why you might be experiencing resistance but there are also a lot of ways to combat it. Whether you’re feeling resistant because you’re fearing an outcome, lacking trust in the process, or you’re struggling with being open to change, this episode will help you reflect and ask the right questions to help you understand the resistance you’re experiencing. Tim...
Turn Resistance into High-Level Productivity
September 02, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.57 MBWhy do we become resistant to starting a task or new project? Well, my friends, there are a lot of reasons why you might be experiencing resistance but there are also a lot of ways to combat it. Whether you’re feeling resistant because you’re fearing an outcome, lacking trust in the process, or you’re struggling with being open to change, this episode will help you reflect and ask the right questions to help you understand the resistance you’re experiencing. Timestamps: [2:52] - Obser...
Get Strong and Confident without Losing Your Vulnerability with Rebecca Snowball
August 26, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Finding pure bliss in life without negative consequences on the body was something my guest, Rebecca Snowball, was on a quest to have. Her journey of self-love and kicking her negative habits is an inspiring one and I hope it inspires you to seek the joy and the thrills of finding yourself so you can be exactly who you were meant to be. In this episode, Rebecca Snowball, a yoga instructor and CEO of Yoga Soul, tells her story of how her own journey back to herself ...
Breaking through Self-Doubt and the Fear of Rejection with Annie Peguero
August 19, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Moving beyond the stories we tell ourselves can help us not only understand and experience our emotions, but allows us to truly transform our mindset and outlook on life. Annie Peguero is my guest this week and she’s certainly no stranger to self-doubt. In this episode, you’ll hear about Annie’s emotional and touching story of how she was able to overcome so many mental barriers that were stopping her from her own transformation and how she’s teaching others to ris...
The Key to Stress-Proof High Performance with Susan Choi
August 12, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Ambition has always been part of Susan Choi’s vocabulary. Although she’s a stress management coach now, she didn’t always know how to manage stress herself. Susan was overworked daily working in the corporate world, but a health scare made her realize that her definition of ambition needed to be rewritten. This episode describes her journey and how she slowly began to realize there was a lot more to life than achievement and the pursuit of success. You’ll learn more ...
6 Ways to Boost Your Focus Without Getting Overwhelmed
August 05, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Okay, I have an inkling as to why you might be here. You’re here because you’re feeling overwhelmed, right? Or maybe you’re here because you get overwhelmed often and want to take the steps necessary to help prevent it? Maybe you also want to start being more productive without all the chaos? Well, my friend, you're in the right place. In this episode, I’ll be sharing six of my best tips for overcoming overwhelm and how you can start using those strategies RIGHT NO...
The Ultimate List of Goal-Setting Strategies with ALoN David
July 29, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBSend us a Text Message. If you have an idea that’s worth going after, commit to it. If not, move on. This is the basic goal philosophy of my guest this week, ALoN David. He’s a goal setting expert, entrepreneur, and 90X® Founder & CEO; ALoN has created multiple 6- and 7- figure businesses from nothing. In 2017, after multiple hugely successful businesses, he decided to finally launch 90X®. He built the 90X® Planner System because that was the system he used to build his other businesses, ...
Let's Rise Above the Chaos and Clutter with Renae Fieck
July 22, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Giving yourself a break is much easier said than done. When balancing a family, a full-time job, and your personal time, it can feel like everything needs your attention at every moment. Finding peace among the chaos can sometimes feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. My guest this week, Renae Fieck, a mom of 3, occupational therapist, and advocate for moms who desire more grace, space, and rest within their lives will teach us how to ease up and be more...
The Power of Showing Up Confidently with Your Unique Voice and Message with Kate Dramis
July 15, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Why does showing up online cause many of us to feel afraid? Why does “showing up” seem so scary? It's vulnerability. It’s the fear of letting people see the real you. It’s that fear that keeps you from growing and transforming more fully. It’s also the fear that makes you feel like you’re getting nothing done. In this episode, I’m going to introduce you to Kate Dramis, a copywriter and messaging coach who is obsessed with helping entrepreneurs find their voice, sha...
How to Get Over Frustration and Find Your Way Back to Success
July 08, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBSend us a Text Message. When you get frustrated, what tends to happen? Do you tend to run from your feelings? Do you run from your tasks and responsibilities? Do you abandon what you were doing? These are normal responses to frustration. However, when we continue to stay frustrated over long periods of time, we can become caught in a cycle where we become even more frustrated because we’re not doing what we really want to be doing. So, how do we overcome our sense of frustration so ...
Let's Make a Plan for Your Personal Growth and Resilience with Audrey Grunst
July 01, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBSend us a Text Message. “Just be yourself!” is what everyone says, but that’s way easier said than done, right? Getting in touch with who you are (a.k.a. your real self) can be quite the journey! For some it may be simple, but for many it can be very challenging and take many years to “figure it out.” We know deep down we want to live as our true selves, but we also worry that we might run into difficulty if we actually do so. You might be worried that if you show more of your true self...
Get Rid of Confusion in Your Closet and Overwhelm in Your Life with Jeannie Stith
June 24, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Have you ever felt stressed looking at your closet not knowing what to wear? Or maybe you don’t even know what looks “good” anymore? Do you get frustrated when you decide to go shopping for new pieces and just don’t know where to start? This is the episode you’re not going to want to miss, my friends. My friend, Jeannie Stith (also known as The Color Guru!) has a colorful story to share with us about finding her true colors (both literally and figuratively)! You wil...
How to Find What Makes You Happy and Live Life with Purpose with Sarah Von Bargen
June 17, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Building healthy habits can feel difficult; we know this all too well, and I think we can all relate! Sometimes the habits we’re trying to build seem so challenging we think that the process has to be an “all-or-nothing” action. We start, only to get discouraged and to fall back into our old habits again. It makes us think, why do we fail? What’s the missing link? In this episode, Sarah Von Bargen teaches us that having joy in the habit change process and celebra...
How to Use the Law of Attraction to Build the Life of Your Dreams with Lauren L'Amour
June 10, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBSend us a Text Message. Realizing there’s more to life than just the standard daily grind and knowing you have a greater life purpose can open up a world of possibilities. Our special guest this week, Lauren L’Amour realized this when she was finding success in her real estate career but found that she was more unhappy the further she progressed. With long hours and no time for rest, she began to realize there is more to life than meets the eye. She took on the challenge of figuring out whe...
How to Change Your Relationship With Food and Find Your Inner Glow With Kristin Fraser
June 03, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBSend us a Text Message. When we feel good on the inside and out, your inner power shifts. This week’s episode is all about empowerment and taking back control over your health. My special guest, Kristin Fraser, discusses her health journey and how she was able to find her inner glow through nutrition, meditation, and healing. We’ll also get to hear how she’s taking action with her extensive knowledge to encourage and empower her clients to make meaningful, long-lasting shifts in their healt...
What Everyone Ought to Know about Imposter Syndrome with Sonya Reece
May 27, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBImposter syndrome is an experience many of us feel whether it’s at work, home, or elsewhere. Not feeling “good enough” creeps in when we feel like we need to do better or be better, especially when we begin to compare our experiences to those of others. In this episode, you’ll hear tips and reminders that we need to tell ourselves to take control of that inner voice and the stories we tell ourselves that hold us back. In this episode, I’m introducing you to Sonya Reece. She’ll be telling t...
What Everyone Ought to Know about Impostor Syndrome with Sonya Reece
May 27, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBSend us a Text Message. Impostor syndrome is an experience many of us feel whether it’s at work, home, or elsewhere. Not feeling “good enough” creeps in when we feel like we need to do better or be better, especially when we begin to compare our experiences to those of others. In this episode, you’ll hear tips and reminders that we need to tell ourselves to take control of that inner voice and the stories we tell ourselves that hold us back. In this episode, I’m introducing you to Sonya R...
How to Tell If You're Experiencing Burnout
May 20, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBPost-pandemic life: What’s it going to look like? It may be unsettling for some, it may be exciting for others. As we begin to navigate what life looks like outside of pandemic times, it’s important to remember how we’re feeling when we’re operating in situations that aren’t aligned with who we are or what we need. When we are frequently working out of alignment with ourselves, it can lead to... burnout. Whatever the post-pandemic period looks like for you, our resilience has certainly bee...
How to Tell If You're Experiencing Burnout
May 20, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Post-pandemic life: What’s it going to look like? It may be unsettling for some, it may be exciting for others. As we begin to navigate what life looks like outside of pandemic times, it’s important to remember how we’re feeling when we’re operating in situations that aren’t aligned with who we are or what we need. When we are frequently working out of alignment with ourselves, it can lead to... burnout. Whatever the post-pandemic period looks like for you, our res...
Overcome Your Fear of Speaking to Become a Confident Communicator with Ellie Parvin
May 13, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Our words have power; the way we speak and act are tools for getting the things we want and creating impact. But why do so many of us hold our thoughts and ideas back? How do we get past those roadblocks to get the things we truly want? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Ellie Parvin, a Communication Expert & Educator, (University Professor, Speaker, Author, Coach and course creator), who uses her skills and techniques to show others how to improve their lives f...
How to Feel Good in Your Home and Empowered in Your Life with Tamra Fleming
May 06, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Our spaces and environments can tell us a lot about a person. Our guest this week is Tamra Fleming and she’s gifted and skill at bringing her clients’ visions front and center so that they can reach their highest energy and best selves while transforming the space they live in. At its core, this type of work is about creating a relationship with the client in order to create change in the client’s thinking and perspectives so a space can be created based on the vis...
Feeling Frustrated by Interruptions and Stress? Listen to These Tips...
April 29, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBSend us a Text Message. This week, we’re switching things up a bit! I’ll be the one answering some of the most asked questions I receive as the Procrastination Coach as asked by my friend and colleague Tamra Fleming. Tamra is the creator of a transformational personal growth process that comes from aligning peoples’ physical living spaces to the vision they have for their life and she’s an expert when it comes to the topic of the meaning of space. In this episode, we’ll be discussing som...
The Power of Being You: Rising above Your Fear of Judgment with Natasha Nurse
April 22, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBSend us a Text Message. When you begin to accept who you truly are, you begin to expand and grow. I’m not referring to the things others think you are, but you, the real you -- the you that you believe is your truest self. It’s when we begin to listen to ourselves, not others, where we begin to see the change and start understanding that we hold so much power when we stop worrying about what others think or say about us. Wondering or assuming what others want, need, and think creates a limi...
Revealed: How to Embrace Gratitude after Grief and Loss with Jacqueline Steudler
April 15, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Life has its way of challenging us in ways that can lead to incredible transformation. This week, I’m welcoming my good friend Jacqueline Steudler to the show. Jacqueline is an Art Therapist and Grief Coach. Since her mother's death in 2013, she has focused on helping women navigate the sometimes overwhelming feelings of grief by using her knowledge as an art therapist and training in grief recovery. She helps grieving women navigate their healing journey without lea...
How to Let Go of Past Trauma and Create an Abundant Life with Christine M. Roberts
April 08, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Life can seem like it’s filled with challenges and not-so-colorful moments. Our past can be full of light and triumph, but also sadness or even grief. When we hold onto the moments of our lives where darkness lies, we can struggle to forgive others or ourselves which can prevent us from being who we were intended to be. When you decide that your life is going to be different moving forward, you create tremendous power within yourself. This week, I welcome Christine...
How to Say "Yes" and "No" Like a Pro
April 01, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Sometimes being a people-pleaser is just NOT fun. Sure, we may get excited at the chance to help someone or work really hard to get the satisfaction of a job well done, but at what cost? We’ve all had that dreaded feeling, having to decide between saying “yes” or saying “no” to something or someone. You might be asking yourself, is saying “yes” really a “bad” thing? If you think about it, always saying “yes” all the time can hurt us because it can get in the way ...
The Secret to Getting the Best Expression of Yourself with Carrie Hamm
March 25, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBSend us a Text Message. Figuring out who you really are and being able to be and act as the truest version of yourself can be so powerful in any and all areas of your life. When Carrie Hamm figured out living and breathing the corporate scene for over 20 years wasn’t for her anymore, she considered what she wanted to do next. As she had worked in a heavily male-dominated industry, it wasn’t until she discovered a women-only co-working space that she began to thrive. She started to notice th...
How to Beat the Fear of Going for What You Want with Shelby Stanger
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Imagine what your life would be like if you only greenlit your ideas. No red lights, no one telling you what you “should” do. What do you think would happen? Shelby Stanger is no stranger to fueling her wildest ideas. A seasoned journalist and top-ranked podcaster, Shelby Stanger’s work and podcasts have been featured everywhere from The New York Times and The San Diego Union Tribune to Outside Magazine, ESPN and the cover of Apple Podcasts. Curious about her subjec...
Prime Your Energy for Optimal Health and Wellness with Elizabeth Pasquale
March 11, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBSend us a Text Message. If you’re new to the concept of energy work, in the simplest terms, it’s used to balance the body’s various energies to alleviate stress, health conditions, and disease. Whether you’re an adopter of energy work practices or you’re a bit skeptical about it, I encourage you to listen to this episode actively and to be open to the possibility of it. It’s truly incredible work! My guest, Elizabeth Pasquale, LMT, CST, NLP, is the creator of Well On The Way® LLC (WOW) an...
Get Rid of Self-Criticism Once and For All
March 04, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBSend us a Text Message. We’ve all heard the phrase, “You’re your own worst critic.” Those feelings you can’t quite shake off -- the fear of judgment, embarrassment, or showing who we really are -- they stop us from growing and doing the things we want to do. But why do we believe these negative views of ourselves without question? Why can’t we accept that the things we do are “good enough?” The truth is, it’s become a habit -- and a very deeply ingrained one at that. So often, I see peopl...
From Self-Doubt to Limitless Self Belief: Shifting Your Identity for the Better with Jess O'Connell
February 25, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Our identity consists of who we are, the type of people we surround ourselves with, the things we enjoy, our values and beliefs, and sometimes...the things people say about us. The pressure and weight of what others think of you can be strong opponents in the process of finding your true identity. Self-doubt can creep in and stunt us further. So, how do we stop these thoughts and find our true selves? What beliefs and stories are you telling yourself that prevent you...
Success over Sugar: How to Develop Healthy Eating Habits with Dr. Ricki Heller
February 18, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, I want to introduce you to Dr. Ricki Heller, a healthy eating coach, educator, writer, and whole foods recipe developer. Ricki helps people with dietary restrictions love food again without feeling deprived, so they can focus on healing and getting back to living their lives. When a health condition and physical symptoms began to interfere with Ricki’s well-being, she started digging into research in order to get her life and her health back. Not o...
How to Solve Your Worry Problem
February 11, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBSend us a Text Message. We all have fears that stop us from doing, achieving, and succeeding. Even after years of training myself, I still have fears and worries just like everyone else! I’ve learned from being a psychologist that worrying doesn’t do us a whole lot of favors, and fear doesn’t get us anywhere good. It’s not to say worry is always a bad thing -- it’s just human nature to get worried sometimes. However, we can worry too much, and that is when it starts to get in the way of o...
Supercharge Your Thinking, Productivity, and Creativity with Diane Bleck
February 04, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Feeling creative in both your work and in life is an empowering experience. Take a moment to recall the number of times you’ve taken to be creative lately and reflect on this question, “Am I allowing myself the time and space to be creative?” If your answer is leaning towards “No” or “I’d like more opportunities to do so,” let’s change that. This week, I will be introducing you to Diane Bleck. She is a professional Visual Facilitator & Innovation Strategist with ove...
How to Create a Healthy Relationship with Your Work with Susan Chiang
January 26, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Ask yourself, “If I had the courage to be real with myself and set boundaries with my work, could I?” We have all been in a place where our work seems to take priority over our lives or perhaps you’re currently stuck in that spot right now. When you see or hear the word “work” what do you feel? Does your body tense up? Does it make you feel uneasy? I’ve always been the type of person to say “YES!” to everything. I remember slaving over projects constantly, never h...
Transform Your Speaking Voice into a Powerful Tool for Success with Tracy Goodwin
January 25, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBSend us a Text Message. How can I use my voice to feel successful and achieve success? “Nice girls can’t be loud.” “Women must be professional in the workplace.” “People won’t like you if you speak up.” Sound familiar? For some time, I didn’t realize the true power a voice could have. Your voice is a precious thing, it’s almost a form of identity; it can captivate an audience, or impact whether you get a job. It can even determine whether others want to listen to what you have to say. The...
How to See the Possibilities for Fulfillment at Work and at Home with Lisa Canning
January 24, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Is it possible to have kids AND have a successful and fulfilling life and career? The short answer is, OF COURSE IT IS! It’s common for women to feel a sense of unease when it comes to choosing between a career and having kids. Women may even wait a long time to even think about having kids because they want to have kids after they’ve established their career. Whatever your views are, they are all valid, but I would like to tell you it’s absolutely possible to have ...
How to Develop Your Mindset for Abundance and Success with Melanie Moore
January 23, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Envisioning the life you want can be daunting and can even generate self-limiting thoughts. But what if I told you that there are tools to quiet that voice inside your head and that it’s possible to have the courage to start manifesting your dream and make it reality... would you do it? Would you be open to change and to taking the actions necessary to make your vision come to life? This episode is all about tapping (also known as EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique...
The Life Lessons of Living More Simply with Courtney Carver
January 22, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBSend us a Text Message. From managing your own life, personally and professionally, managing relationships, family, school, and giving yourself just enough time to do a workout, how do you live intentionally when you have all of these things you have to do? Everything is a balancing act, and it can feel like you’re drowning with all these things to do. Living with less allows you to get back to being more intentional about who and what you surround yourself with and where you put your time...
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Rid of Procrastination
January 21, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBSend us a Text Message. This week is all about making procrastination stop in its tracks! I’ll be introducing ALL of the elements of the SMACK Solution and how you can start incorporating it into your everyday life. I’ll also be introducing some of our upcoming guests and how each of them will be going in- depth on one element of the SMACK Solution so you can start getting yourself set up for the success you desire too. Don’t forget to download the FREE Ultimate Guide to Getting Rid of Pr...
Welcome to the Make Time for Success Podcast!
January 20, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBSend us a Text Message. The first episode is FINALLY here! I am so excited that you have taken this small step on your self-development journey! This is HUGE! First off, let me tell you...I was a procrastinator for a very long time, just like so many people. My personal journey with procrastination taught me that being a procrastinator does not define who you are. Give yourself the permission to be open to change and understand that being a procrastinator doesn’t mean you have to stay that...
Trailer -- Meet Dr. Christine Li
January 12, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MBSend us a Text Message. The combination of information, inspiration, and support inside this podcast will have you checking in to the show week after week! In this trailer, host Dr. Christine Li will introduce you to the Make Time for Success podcast. With over 20 years of experience as a psychologist and a Procrastination Coach, Dr. Li will discuss a wide range of topics relevant to creating a life filled with success, such as how to strengthen your mindset, how to set your goals and w...