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. Timestamps 00:00:00: Introduction and overview of episode (host Dr. Christine Li) 00:01:13: Dr. Christine Li introduces herself as a psychologist and procrastination coach 00:01:56: Announcement of the 7 strategies to rescue time from procrastination 00:03:25: Strategy 1: Get good at saying no 00:04:36: Strategy 2: Avoid filling all blank spaces in your calendar 00:05:38: Strategy 3: Prioritize your nervous system 00:07:33: Strategy 4: Choose calm over panic—look for alternative approaches 00:08:52: Strategy 5: Ask for help wherever possible 00:10:16: Strategy 6: Track your time usage—includes mention of free download 00:12:11: Strategy 7: Do meaningful work that aligns with your values 00:13:11: Encouragement to use the strategies and reach out via Instagram 00:13:43: Outro and ways to connect/follow the show To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/time To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain 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/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP