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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 18 MIN

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

from Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li · host Dr. Christine Li

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 also offers actionable strategies to reverse engineer your way out of overwhelm, helping you rediscover joy, regain focus, and start making meaningful progress towards your goals.Timestamps00:00:00: Dr. Christine Li welcomes listeners, introduces the topic—overwhelm, five common mistakes, and solutions00:01:35: Dr. Christine Li explains overwhelm and previews the list of five mistakes and how to reverse them00:02:30: Mistake 1: Lacking vision00:04:59: Mistake 2: Guided by fear00:07:06: Mistake 3: No joy in work00:09:45: Mistake 4: Decision paralysis00:12:04: Mistake 5: Overthinking without taking action00:14:04: Review of the five mistakes00:14:42: How to reverse engineer overwhelm: five practical steps00:17:24: Encouragement and offer of worksheet00:18:11: Subscribe info and closing remarksTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/joyTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/labSimply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

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 also offers actionable strategies to reverse engineer your way out of overwhelm, helping you rediscover joy, regain focus, and start making meaningful progress towards your goals. Timestamps 00:00:00: ...

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