7 Proven Strategies to Beat Procrastination and Reclaim Your Time

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.In this episode of Make Time for Success, host Dr. Christine Li shares 7 powerful strategies to help you break free from procrastination and reclaim your time. Inspired by Procrastination Week and the transition to the Lunar New Year, the episode is all about letting go of old habits that hold you back and stepping boldly into a more productive, meaningful life. You'll learn practical tips like how to confidently say no, build buffer time into your schedule, manage your nervous system, ask for help, track your time mindfully, and focus on work that truly matters to you. Dr. Christine Li offers a gentle, supportive approach designed to help you feel more empowered, less overwhelmed, and excited to make the most of your time.Timestamps00:00:00: Introduction and overview of episode (host Dr. Christine Li)00:01:13: Dr. Christine Li introduces herself as a psychologist and procrastination coach00:01:56: Announcement of the 7 strategies to rescue time from procrastination00:03:25: Strategy 1: Get good at saying no00:04:36: Strategy 2: Avoid filling all blank spaces in your calendar00:05:38: Strategy 3: Prioritize your nervous system00:07:33: Strategy 4: Choose calm over panic—look for alternative approaches00:08:52: Strategy 5: Ask for help wherever possible00:10:16: Strategy 6: Track your time usage—includes mention of free download00:12:11: Strategy 7: Do meaningful work that aligns with your values00:13:11: Encouragement to use the strategies and reach out via Instagram00:13:43: Outro and ways to connect/follow the showTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/timeTo 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